Category: Letters to the Editor

You’re going after the wrong crowd Finally, someone seems to share my opinion of the rape displays that have been popping up around campus for the two years (going on three) that I’ve been here. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t disagree with the general message. Rape is certainly wrong and should be prevented at […]

This response to the CPSalsa issue may come a day or two late, but I feel I need to vocally support what has been said by some of the supposed “very small minority.” I am glad the posters were covered because of one thing: Such images engender within me lustful desires. I admit it – […]

In light of your story related to the red handprints used to identify where a sexual assault occurred on campus, I would like to comment on the university’s position. Consistent with university policy, Cal Poly will continue the practice of placing red prints on campus when reported sexual assaults occur. All areas of the university […]

Maybe hiding international news from Americans is part of President Bush’s secret agenda to bolster his decreasing popularity ratings. A massive earthquake has devastated the Kashmir region in Pakistan/India, and no one seems to know or care about it. The Tribune’s Oct. 10 headlining story regarded residents of Creston and their feelings about an old […]

At first glance, providing a few faculty/staff with housing (Housing Projects on the Horizon, 10/6) for between $300,000 and $400,000 seems like a good solution to the housing problem. Upon further review, however, I believe it is a long-term waste of money. First, even at these prices most new faculty will not be able to […]

So, this is great. As I am watching Monday Night Football, John Madden (esteemed Cal Poly alumnus) and Al Michaels have a “special” guest, our Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. I more than understand the politics that must go on in order to make the world, and our state, go around. Now, I recall how heavily Gov. […]

Since when do the wants of the many outweigh the rights of the few? I belong to the “very small minority” who think the Cal Poly Salsa posters are inappropriate and don’t belong on campus. Taking down the posters does not represent censorship, nor violates the First Amendment. It simply conserves the learning environment. The […]

Much discussion seems to be occurring around campus concerning the censorship of the Salsa ads. Much of it seems to be focused on whether or not this censorship would be limiting the Salsa club’s right to free speech. In my opinion however, leaving it there is not addressing the issue at hand. It may seem […]

SAFER sends an inappropriate and disrespectful message to Cal Poly students. While viewing the display SAFER assembled on Dexter Lawn this past Tuesday I was impressed to see the incorporation of men as rape victims in their statistics. However, I was appalled at the sandwich board that stated “Men can stop rape.” This is just […]

I was impressed with the sexual assault display on Dexter Lawn until I saw the sign that SAFER put up next to it. On one side it said something to the effect of, “No one deserves to be raped,” and on the other it said “Men can stop rape.” I’ll say what I know others […]

In response to professor Jennifer Lynn’s reaction to the Salsa club’s posters, I believe that her ignorant views are the kind of thinking that can set back women’s rights 10 years. Unfortunately, most of the women in my generation have to deal with self confidence issues about their bodies and I believe that views such […]