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Editor:
Trevor Chesley explained the reason for the name Memorial Student Union in his letter published on Sept. 12 ("Union is called 'Memorial' Student Union for a reason"). Earlier this year I chanced upon some related memorabilia in an unlikely location considering the nature of these items. I am referring to three large framed photographic collages of UA alumni, faculty, staff and students attired in their World War II military uniforms. Some of the photographs have a faded gold star attached that signifies the individual died in the line of duty. Most of the photographs also have the name of the person, and those with the stars I also found on the bronze memorial plaques (the same plaques Mr. Chesley referred to) in the Student Union's main lobby.
The frames hang in the Student Union's Cactus Room on the reverse (north side) of the art-adorned wall adjacent to the study area. This location is at the end of a dimly lit and seldom-used corridor. I believe more females are aware of the photograph's location because they are almost opposite the door to a women's bathroom. In my opinion, there must be a more appropriate site in the Student Union for these poignant links with both United States and UA history than their present obscure setting.
Roy R. Lorenz
astronomy/physics junior
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