Letters

LETTER: Politicians refusing to allow Syrian refugees in are protecting us

In the days following the terrorist attacks in Paris, students flocked to social media to show their solidarity and compassion for the French people as they reeled from the worst assault on the Western World since 9/11.

LETTER: Islamophobia in Bloomington harms us

If we can learn anything from the events of the past few weeks here in Bloomington, the attack at Sofra Cafe in particular, it’s that not even the ideal liberal college town is immune from the insidious racial hatred that underlies U.S.

LETTER: Sharing sentiments and highlighting support base on IU's campus

I am sharing my deepest sentiments with Yaolin’s Mom as the article in 10/27/2015 IDS got me overly emotional.

LETTER: A missed opportunity by Indiana Daily Student

Our campus was most fortunate  Wednesday  evening (11/11/2015) to listen to a knowledgeable and widely known scholar and author, Dr. Joy DeGruy, share her work on “post-traumatic slave syndrome”.  The event was in the IMU’s Solarium and attended by hundreds of students, faculty and staff.  It was sponsored by CAPS/IU Health Center and the Union Board among others. Dr. DeGruy is a well-published scholar who has spoken at Oxford, Harvard and many other colleges.  Her three hour talk was highly informative and inspiring.  It was one of those provocative intellectual and emotional experiences that have sparked lively follow-up discussion.  We have found our thoughts and feelings returning again and again to Dr. DeGruy’s remarks since Wednesday. We wanted to share our disappointment that her lecture was not reported by the IDS.  We know what it is like to miss a lecture on campus and then at least have the opportunity to read the highlights in the newspaper.  Depriving your readers the opportunity to learn more about Dr. DuGruy’s work was most unfortunate, to our minds.   Sincerely,   Nancy Stockton, Director, CAPS Pete Grogg, Executive Director, IU Health Center

LETTER: Don't destroy IU's treasure of green space

I’m a native of Bloomington and graduate of IU. I’m writing to say, very respectfully, that I’m opposed to IU’s proposal to build an outdoor amphitheater in the green space between Bryan House and Ballantine Hall.

LETTER: IU wants students to forfeit constitutional rights

The fraternity and sorority system, both at IU and across the nation, is undergoing a facelift.

LETTER: Senator Donnelly should support the Clean Power Plan

I urge the editors at the Indiana Daily Student to call on Senator Joe Donnelly, D-Ind., to support the Clean Power Plan (CPP) and reject the Congressional review joint resolution that threatens this important response to climate change.

LETTER: Please reconsider standing outside of Planned Parenthood

LETTER: The U.S. should repeal the Second Amendment

The United States should repeal the Second Amendment to its Constitution.

LETTER: I love my hijab and Bloomington, too

My hijab is a part of my life and spiritual beliefs. 

LETTER: Spread love, not hate

On Monday, the front page of the IDS spread had three articles. Two were about rape. One was about racism, a hate crime.

LETTER: Republican outsiders would ruin centralized government

Founding Fathers, where are you?

LETTER: Current government threatens religious freedom

When I was little, the most important thing in my life was my faith.

LETTER: Perceptions of European refugee crisis are oversimplified

The migrant crisis is more complex than we think.

LETTER: Students should try living homeless

The last few editions of the IDS have had articles on a perfect storm. This is referring to new students in overflowing housing and how the university is short nearly 300 beds.

LETTER: Why the world is coming to an end

If we don't change our conscience, the world will surely come to an end.

LETTER: Persecuting students for typical behavior is pointless

This past week, Emmitt Holt was released from the IU men’s basketball program following an incident where he was cited for illegal possession of alcohol.  I must admit that I fully agree with IU athletics in their actions.

LETTER: Stop the planned development at the Indiana Dunes State Park

Dear editor,   I am very much opposed to the installation of street lights and the construction of a huge privately operated banquet/conference center at the Indiana Dunes State Park.

LETTER: The current Iran Deal is the best we could have done

LETTER: Government grant funding corrupts and holds back scientific inquiry