Expression of condolence, hope for unity\nAs a unified group, the Indiana University Muslim Student Union would like to express its deepest and sincerest condolences and regrets to Nate Jackson and all others affected by the recent suicide bombing in Tel Aviv. These events are most unfortunate, and we pray that the senselessness of suicide bombing and other violent acts is recognized. Islam is a peaceful religion condemning acts of hatred and suicide (the result of which is an eternity in hellfire), and those who use this religion to justify these acts of violence are seriously misguided.\nThe MSU does not condone suicide or any other acts of hatred. In Islam, we are taught that Allah (God) will not change things for us until we change them for ourselves. Therefore, in order to achieve peace we must perform acts that promote it. The destruction of oneself, with or without the intention to destroy innocent bystanders in the process, is neither peaceful nor Islamic, and will beget only more destruction. Again, the MSU would like to express its deepest regrets and condolences to those affected by this tragedy. In the future, we hope to stand unified with our brothers and sisters of all faiths against violence.\nThe IU Muslim Student Union
Balance tuition hikes with more student aid\nHow much more does the school want? My tuition for the Kelley School of Business ($373.50 per credit hour) already costs more than that of any other school on campus, including that of the IUB Law School. How about giving us a 4 percent increase in the amount of financial aid we're supposed to receive? I'm sure that would make those in charge realize how much a 4 percent increase really is.\nMelissa Wise\nSenior
Words of advice from beyond the diploma\nMichelle Perry hit the nail right on the head with her thoughts on this subject. I find it surprising that she already "gets it," and she is not even out of school yet. \nI graduated in 1993 and went to work, later got married and now have two children. Let me tell you, you should enjoy college while you are there. Do not neglect your studies, but live it up because you can't get the years back. Those times were some of the best of my life and sometimes while listening to screaming kids, giving baths and cleaning up dirty dishes, I remember the "good old days." \nWhen you get out of school, you think you will be coming home from work and kicking back with a beer and going out all the time with no cares about homework. The truth is you will not do that for long because you get tired from having to get up so early the next day and getting drunk does not have the same "draw" that it used to.\nVery good insight and I say enjoy yourselves while you are there because it does pass quickly. At least we have the college memories to look back on and we got all the fun out of our systems before real life sets in.\nTheresa Whalen\nColumbus, IN
