Meal plans deserve love, too
In regards to the June 21 "Boos & Bravos," boo to The State Press for being uninformed about all-inclusive meal plans. Instead of recognizing the amount of student input going into the process, you chose to capitalize on an opportunity to malign the ASU administration.
The "lame exemption policy" supposedly being written by the University is in fact being drafted in a committee chaired and run by students. Ultimately, students will help run the exemption process itself.
Student committees are also helping to determine the menus and meal plan costs, ensuring that "ASU officials" won't be simply dictating what students can eat. Further, in regards to the money-making machinations of the University, the ASU Meal Plan Committee has spent a large amount of time detailing what this program will be funding, including items such as extended facility hours, new and renovated locations, and expanded menus, all of which were strongly requested by students.
While it may be easy to take cheap shots at the administration, it's [much more difficult to take action].
-- Aimee Gipper
Student
Eminent domain only a last resort
I'm sorry, but I believe eminent domain should be used in the rarest of circumstances. If [ASU President Michael] Crow wants [the Timberwolf Pub & Grill] property, then he should have ASU shell out the $2 million Evans is asking for. I'm sick of Crow pushing everyone around, especially students, and raising tuition. I believe in Evans' property rights. It's his property and the fair price is the price he's willing to sell it for because, well, it's his.
If he wasn't willing to sell at all, then I would say use eminent domain.
-- Paul Sanders
ASU alumnus
No love lost for Sun Devils
I just want to congratulate Coach Pat Murphy and his gritty team for a spectacular performance at the College World Series. I thought eliminating both Cal State Fullerton and Nebraska in front of their hometown fans was sensational. They played with poise and pride, and all Sun Devils should be very proud of their efforts.
-- Michael A. Santucci
ASU alumnus
Greek Life an endangered species
ASU's new policy of fraternities having to share space in Adelphi II ("Fraternities must share space with non-residents," Jun 21) sounds like another nail in the coffin for fraternities and sororities on campus. It also sounds like the process of what many colleges and universities have done over the years: ban Greek Life in general.
Delta Tau Delta member Blake Hovander is sad about fraternities in Adelphi II not being allowed to throw keggers, while fraternities on Alpha Drive (on the north side of campus) may. Hovander need not worry. This has all been worked out. Sooner or later, ASU will appropriate through eminent domain the Alpha Drive fraternity houses and then raze them. The powers that be will then build one of the following: a set of high-rise dorms, a parking garage, a new "Institute of [insert exotic name here]" or yet another campus Starbucks. Eventually, fraternities and sororities will disappear without a trace. And that will be a sad day. That's diversity ... or equality. Or something or other. Beats me.
-- Rowe Sergent
Graduate student
