Editor:

I would like to respond to two articles which appeared in the Jan. 28 issue of the Wildcat. First, reference the article, "Party noise sparks town hall meeting." I understand that college parties can be loud, but I just have one question: I don't believe most people would move next to an airport and complain about jets landing and taking off, so why move next to a university and complain about parties? Especially when the house next door displays Greek letters.

Second, reference the article, "Local businessman petitions regents to make Blair eligible." I understand the effort it takes to balance academic and athletic responsibilities, and that it is difficult to get good grades while constantly on the road. However, it is important to remember that a college degree takes a lot of dedication to obtain. A "C" average is the minimum that should be required in order to receive a diploma. Perhaps Joseph Blair needs some time off in order to concentrate on his studies. After all, it wouldn't be fair for the university to bend the rules for one student when there are so many other students who face the same time constraints as Blair does. It is not rare to hear of full-time students who balance parenthood and full-time jobs with their schoolwork and still are able to meet the minimum academic requirements needed to remain students. If academic standards are held for these people, then they most certainly should hold for our scholarship athletes who receive the benefit of personal tutoring.

Traci R. Martin
crim. justice admin. senior