Letters to the Editor

It’s no secret that the present job market is dismal. MPR recently reported that one in two recent college graduates are either jobless or underemployed. Having graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in May 2011, I can attest to the fact that it’s not easy out there. However, there is another crisis in the state of Minnesota.

Dear Editor,

In light of recent events, I thought it would be suitable to have my story be made public in order to prevent rumors from giving me a bad label.

I am a political science major, but I consider myself an honorary music major. There is rarely a day when I do not spend hours in Jenson practicing, working in the music library, geeking out to choir music, or simply being with my fellow musicians. First, I express my respect and appreciation for everyone involved in the music department at Luther College.

To the Luther College Community:

As you may have heard, “in the early morning hours of April 22, 2012 a female student who had been sleeping in a Farwell cluster lounge awoke to find an unknown male kissing her feet. The male left when told to do so but returned to look at the female through the cluster window. When confronted by friends of the woman the male did leave.”

For most college students, sitting is a major aspect of daily life. Young adults spend up to 8 hours a day in a classroom, sitting at a desk. Many adults sit in cell-like cubicles staring at computer screens, rising only for a lunch or a quick restroom break. Unknowingly, these patterns contribute to an alarming rise in probability of early death. Who knew something as harmless as sitting could increase your risk of biting the dust early?

Luther’s mission statement proclaims “As a liberal arts college, Luther is committed to a way of learning that moves us beyond immediate interests and present knowledge into a larger world.” A brochure on Luther’s curriculum reads: “Students who demonstrate breadth of knowledge are able to understand the significance of major intellectual, artistic and social landmarks of human history, and use methodologies from different disciplines with competence and creativity.”

Dear editor,

Decorah High School’s Gay-Straight Alliance and Luther College’s PRIDE will be observing the National Day of Silence on Friday, April 20. The National Day of Silence is a day of action in which students across the country vow to take a form of silence to call attention to the silencing effect of anti-LGBT bullying and harassment in schools.