The University News

SLU Joins WRC

United Students Against Sweats • April 27, 2007

To the Editor: We the members of United Students Against Sweatshops would like to publicly commend all those who assisted us with our campaign to affiliate SLU with the Workers' Rights Consortium. We would like to first recognize Fr. Biondi, S.J. and the members of the PCC who took the time to listen to our proposal and took the next step to help ensure that SLU apparel remains sweatshop free.

OneWorld Not One Man

Jesse Sullivan • April 27, 2007

To the Editor: OneWorld would not exist without the work and support of so many people, and nobody is more aware of that fact than I am. That is why, while I am honored that Fr. Biondi's monthly message included a great deal about me, I do not deserve all of the credit and praise I have received.

Gartland Responds

ROB GARTLAND • April 27, 2007

To the Editor: If you're reading this, you probably have already heard about the article I wrote entitled "A Modest, Greek Proposal" published in The University News last week. As some of you also know, I got quite a response from it. At the Robert Randolph concert held on campus last Friday, I was approached by a large group of former members of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.

Knights Commemorate Fish Fry Fundraising

Tim Wright • April 27, 2007

To the Editor: Harsh rain and bitter cold, gusts of wind that nearly knocked people down, and even one day of the series that was canceled because of such harsh weather. No, this is not a reference to the World Series last October, but rather one to the recent Fish Fry hosted by the Knights of Columbus, Council #4561.

Birth Control and the Catholic Conscience

Jin Tsuchyia • April 27, 2007

I would like to express my concern over a certain aspect of Saint Louis University's "Catholic teaching" approacthat recently came to my attention. Two weeks ago (April 11, 2007), I attended an "STD Awareness Forum" sponsored, and given by, SLU nursing students at the old Quotations Coffeehouse.

SLU Grad Promoted

Barbara Yelton • April 27, 2007

To the Editor: One of SLU's finest, Andrew Kaelin, Class of 2003 has recently been recognized for outstanding achievements by Federated Insurance Company (headquarters: Owatonna, Minn.) and been promoted to a Group Health Insurance Specialist in the company's Indiana regional office.

Plebian Class Distinctions

Marshall Johnson • April 27, 2007

Classism - n.; 1) discrimination on basis of social standing; 2) something Marx greatly disliked. Classism. That's the prevalent evil in our society today. Well, maybe it isn't, but it certainly is noticeable. I get to see both sides of it most days, and I usually don't know whether to laugh or cry.

Elegy for the Pikes

Tom Delaney • April 27, 2007

I think it is pretty safe to say that, 99 times out of 100, making blanket statements is indicative of ignorance. The one time it is not is when someone makes a blanket statement regarding the ignorance of blanket statements. All jokes aside, the blanket statement made regarding the fraternity formally known as Pi Kappa Alpha couldn't have been more ignorant.

In Memoriam

Editorial Board • April 20, 2007

On Monday, April 16, 2007, an act of meaningless brutality stunned our nation: 23-year-old Cho Seung-Hui, a senior at Virginia Tech, shot and killed 32 people during the largest on-campus massacre in U.S. history. Our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy go out to the families and friends of these students and faculty, to Virginia Tech and to the memories of the students themselves.

Korean Student Association Comments

Korean Student Association • April 20, 2007

To the Editor: We were profoundly shocked by the heinous nature of the shooting rampage that occurred at Virginia Tech this past Monday. Upon learning that the gunman was a legal U.S. resident with Korean background, many of us were overcome by a sentiment of embarrassment and disbelief.

Architectural Historian Praises Pius

Michael R. Allen • April 20, 2007

To the Editor: I read "University Librarian Staines addresses Senate" with great interest. As an architectural historian, I am concerned that St. Louis University does not recognize the value of Pius XII Memorial Library. Built in 1959 from plans by Leo Daly and Sons, Pius Library is an exquisite example of how modernist architects used repetition and juxtaposition of material, minimal ornamentation, clear forms and open space to create dramatic and functional spaces.

Soderberg Sound-Off

Allan Poole • April 20, 2007

To the Editor: I wish to voice my displeasure at the Soderberg firing. The university has acted in a way unbecoming to any Jesuit institution. It's disgusting and Fr. Biondi owes Soderberg and the A.D an apology. I always thought SLU was a class above the universities who compromise their principles and bow to the almighty dollar and athlete.