Letters to the Editor

“Look at those ugly skanks that make up the female leadership of the Democratic Party.”

Believe it or not, the above quote broadcast on the Lee Rodgers Show on September 17, 2008.

Dear Editor,

Dr. Phillip Reitan, Professor Emeritus of Biology, posed some questions about Luther’s wind turbine project in a letter to the editor published in the Nov. 17 edition of Chips.

In a Chips article about the upcoming Iowa caucuses that appeared last week, my colleague professor of Political Science Mike Engelhardt was quoted as saying “Luther students have not played a major role in our caucuses here in Decorah.” While this is true of Luther Republicans it is not true of Luther Democrats. In January 2008, over 600 Luther students caucused for Barack Obama and dozens more for Hillary Clinton and John Edwards. A win in a predominantly white state gave the underdog Obama the boost he needed especially with the favorite Hillary Clinton rebounding to win New Hampshire the following week.

A lot of people emphasize the Christmas at Luther aftermath: the final up-bow release of the violin section when the final note rings in the air. It’s glorious, but for me, not the only glorious moment.

The real essence of the show comes from the devotion from all the students trying not to let their schedules fall askance, to make their lives coincide with the “joy” Dr. Sandra Peter shouts when tired musicians want nothing more than to leave Baby Jesus away in the manger. It’s the struggle that makes the show.

Dear Editor,

Simply put, Professor Brett Johnson is the reason why I’m a sociology major. Taking his Introduction to Sociology class not only opened my eyes to the prevalent social issues that ravage the world today, but also lit a fire within me to go out and make an impact. More than just teach the concepts, Professor Brett encourages and provides opportunities for students to apply what they’re learning directly to the reality that surrounds them.

Dear Editor,

As I watched the Republican Presidential debate Wednesday night, the message that was echoed time and time again was that the government simply isn’t as efficient or as cost effective in performing its self-appointed tasks because it doesn’t have the feet-to-the-fire pressure that exists in the private sector.

Dear Editor,

Congratulations to Luther College on the completion of the wind turbine project. It has great potential for learning, if students and faculty, together, study the global impact of wind energy by asking three important questions.