Students and citizens alike should not be afraid of making a complaint against UI law enforcement. Under the current system, however, this is exactly how you may feel if the person you are to complain to is the same person you wish to complain about. The UI police often deal with belligerent students and other people while patrolling the downtown and campus, and no doubt the officers mean well.
Sometimes, amid the day-to-day rigors of studying specific concepts for my classes, I feel like I need to step back and get the big picture or a new perspective on the issues of the day. With this frame of mind, I attended the Richard Florida lecture on Tuesday night.
I loved high school. I loved the memories I have of parties, football games, and hanging out with my friends. These are the things I have taken with me, not the useless information acquired in the classroom. I remember complaining about how I'd never use knowledge I gained in the classroom in real life. I regretted all the time I devoted to school because, in the end, I didn't remember the algebraic equations, historical dates, or the periodic table.
Fair judgment In the article "Anti-abortionists rally in IC," (DI, Oct. 10) Father Ken Kuntz is quoted as suggesting that all women, even those who have chosen abortion in the past, "will find compassion and no judgment." I admire anyone who adheres to the assertion made by Kuntz.