Letters to the Editor

Administration shows disrespect for students

I am insulted by the actions the administration took while infringing upon our civil rights. I am, of course, speaking of the unnecessary infiltration of the event held by the Campus Peace and Civil Liberties Coalition on November 10, 2004.

Look at Fresno State’s Mission Statement:

“It strives to develop a community founded upon mutual respect and shared efforts, in which individuals can communicate openly and work together.”

This only proves the lack of respect the administration has for its students and faculty. If there were any concerns that the administration may have had, the most sensible and honest thing that could have been done is approach the organization’s faculty adviser andthe organization itself.

Not only have the actions that have occurred caused my disrespect for the administration, but they have also left me with a feeling of nausea.

Fresno State’s Vision Statement is to:

“Develop an engaged and diverse student learning community with graduates who...are committed to the principles of tolerance and freedom.”

OK, so they want their graduates to commit to “the principles of tolerance and freedom,” but won’t commit to those principles themselves?

Its strikes me as hypocritical that Fresno State should strive to mold its students under these philosophies and then violate the rights of a student organization that peacefully strives to protect the civil liberties of humans.

It’s sad to say that instead of graduating next May with a feeling of having experienced freedom of expression and support from my future alma mater, I will leave with resentment.

—Evelyn Gutierrez
Senior, political science

More pick-up lines for Pandora's box

Wow! Those were some horrible pick-up lines. I feel bad for every lady who has heard any one of the lines from Monday’s “A Pandora’s Box of worst case scenario pick-up lines.”

I'd like to give Nyrie and Jenna some pick-up lines that I know they can't turn down. As for those men out there having a hard time picking up on the ladies, here are some lines that will help you shine with the ladies:

• Excuse me, did you eat Lucky Charms this morning? (No) Well, you look magically delicious.

• Did you get a ticket today? (No. why?) Because you have FINE written all over you.

• If I could redo the alphabet I would put U and I together.

• So which is easier? Getting into those jeans or getting out of them? (You deserves a smack across the face if you use this one).

• Does your dad work for Snapple? Because you are made from the best stuff on earth.

• Can I check the tag of your shirt? (After looking at the tag) Yup, Made in Heaven.

• Do you have 35 cents? My mom told me to call her when I find the girl of my dreams.

• My friends over there bet I wouldn't be able to start a conversation with the most beautiful girl at the party. Wanna buy some drinks with their money?

• You look like the kinda girl that's heard every line there is, so which ones will actually work on you?

—John Santos
Junior, engineering