Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor,

It is rather appalling and disturbing to me that Mr. Farrell has almost completed three years of coursework at the University of La Verne, and used the phrases "cry me a frickin' river," "ignoramus femi-nazi" and "go call the waambulance," in defending his argument against women's liberation and Women's History Month ["Letters to the Editor," April 12].

Education is the tool to liberation. In taking this into account, the university should address why it continues to foster an environment that produces intolerant and ignorant individuals.

Kristine Werthwein
Senior

Dear Editor,

I read your editorial "ULV law school too expensive" [April 19] and would like to make a few comments regarding the issues raised in the article. Investing in the law school's ABA accreditation is not only wise, but it is of the utmost importance for the whole campus. Although ULV is known for its excellent undergraduate and graduate programs, still it is the law school that boosts its overall reputation in the community. I can attest to that as my three degrees; BA, MBA and JD, are from ULV. Whenever I go and whenever I get a chance to promote ULV's programs, I get the best of praise for College of Law's excellent reputation and now its relentless quest for ABA accreditation. ULV can and should support the law school without hesitation and with a clear vision toward a bright future. The law school can only enhance the reputation of the university. In order to accomplish that, the administration must spend the necessary funds. A wise investment is the best investment. I have been part of the administration and the faculty at ULV and nothing gives me more pleasure than to see our excellent programs be even better. Faculty salaries are very important as talent and dedication ought to be rewarded. Abandoning or altering a plan already in progress is not the solution however; perseverance is. The law school's achievements and national recognition will bring the much needed cash and endowment capital for ULV to accomplish salary increases and campus betterment projects. It takes sacrifice, hard work and unconditional optimism to achieve these goals. The law school is an integral part of the campus, although it is now geographically located in Ontario. Dean Held taught us to "Expect and be prepared for the worst and at the same time, hope for the best," when we were preparing for exams, he was right; same is true when a lawyer prepares for an arbitration or trial. ULV should expect the best from the law school, as the worst is already behind us. Just a little sacrifice now, and we will all reap the benefits later. Now it's the law school that needs our help. In the nearest future it will be the law school that will come to the aid of the rest of the campus.

Joseph H. Kanimian

Dear Editor,

Recently, the University of La Verne Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity conducted a read-a-thon and career awareness program at Levi Dickey Elementary in the Chino Valley Unified School District. The funds raised are to be donated to the school's HOSTS program ["HOSTS program offers CORE option," March 22]. The program is a structured mentoring program to help students who are at risk to succeed in reading. We are grateful to Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity for their dedication and support for this program. The partnership that has developed between Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, the university and Levi Dickey is very special. The school was named after Levi Dickey, a 1926 graduate of La Verne College, who later became Chino's superintendent of schools. Many of ULV's alumni also teach at our school.

A special thank you goes to Reza Sabahi for organizing the event and to all the members of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. The university should be very proud of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity philanthropy efforts to benefit the HOSTS program and the way their members are giving back to the community. Each member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity made a special impact on the students that they read with at the read-a-thon. The fraternity brothers were excellent role models for our students.

Richard H. George
Principal, Levi Dickey Elementary School
Donna Britain
HOSTS Coordinator