Courtyards concernsMy thought is that the University Courtyards are not on the campus. When you decide to live in the Courtyards you should know that they are not on campus. Living in the Courtyards is just like living in any of the apartments that border the campus, like the University View. You should be grateful to be able to live in the Courtyards. Many people would love to get that, but they were denied housing all together.Adam YoungAlumnus 2007
Compliments to the chefI have been eagerly awaiting Seasons 12 since I first heard about it last year. I’m not a huge fan of sandwiches or pizza, so the types of choices at the dining hall can get boring quickly for me. I had Seasons 12 for the first time last Wednesday, and it is hands down the best thing I’ve eaten in the dining halls in the last two years. It’s like getting stir fry at Sprouts but 100 times better; plus, as a non-vegetarian, I can add meat to my meal as well. The food tastes really fresh and very well-prepared, and the choice of sauces is great. If anyone is hesitant about trying Seasons 12, it is not that complex at all, as mentioned as a possible concern in Sam Taute’s Sept. 5 story about it. Dining Services has clear instructions right at the beginning of the line, and every ingredient is labeled. Seasons 12 will likely be my top choice at the dining hall. Ryan Rhodes JuniorComputer Science
The iPhone isn’t just a status symbol anymore
Yes, they are status symbols. Yes, they are fancy toys. Apple is fantastic at polished packaging and inclusion of the latest features. But let’s look beyond that. The iPhone is the next step in telecommunication hardware and software. It is changing the way we communicate and is exponentially expanding the real-life functionality of the web.If you think about it, the iPhone is the next logical step toward a pocket device that is simultaneously your telephone, PC, GPS, etc. Essentially, it is your digital life in your pocket. Remember what it was like after getting your first cell phone? Imagine what life will be like once we can get away from the desk and conduct our business and live our personal lives out in the real world.So while iPods and iPhones are great toys and status symbols, they are also the way forward. Technology is sweet.Damien NicholsAlumnus 2007
Students for a sensible Good Samaritan policy
One thing Nathan Cohen’s Sept. 3 opinion piece, “MADD madness and the booze blues,” overlooks is the fact that Students for Sensible Drug Policy have fervently pursued a Good Samaritan Policy on the campus for the past few years. Despite a colossal win of approval from the student body on the referendum the previous year, the administration has not responded to our clear-cut concerns. My question to you all is: what next? If we have done almost everything within our grasp to seek the approval and passage of sensible campus policy, where do we go from here? We’re thrilled that University President Dan Mote has supported the Amythest Initiative, but now we’re banking on the next logical move. Amanda Simmons President, Students for Sensible Drug Policy
