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ByIssue date: 11/30/07 Section: Opinion
Originally published: 11/29/07 at 10:50 AM CSTLast update: 12/7/07 at 12:49 PM CST
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Editor:
I am writing in support of The Ranger editorial board's suggestions in the Nov. 9 issue regarding the president's forums hosted by Dr. Robert Zeigler.
The board is correct in both praising Dr. Zeigler's efforts at communicating with the student body and also with the suggestion that a change of format may be more useful.
As a student at SAC for the past year and a half, I've never had the opportunity to attend a President's Forum discussion because of the demands of classes and a full-time job.
If, as The Ranger board suggested, Dr. Zeigler could arrange in-class meetings with students, it would be a positive environment for both the president and the student body.
The students would have advance notice of the visit and could thereby present thoughtful questions
And Dr. Zeigler would have the class period time for informal, relaxed discussions that would probably prove enlightening for everyone.
The board was correct in pointing out that students are a big part of this equation and that their participation is necessary and would probably be welcomed by Dr. Zeigler.
Hopefully, a more user-friendly approach to the forums can be arranged to the benefit of all.
John Hughes
Medical Assisting Freshman
Missing student on the lam
Editor:
A fellow student of mine hasn't been to class for about three weeks.
He is a white male currently in hiding from the San Antonio Police Department for allegedly having sexual relations with a young girl for the past 10 years!
Some people in my class thought this guy was weird.
I thought he was unique.
A story appeared on KENS 5 on Nov. 7.
You can go to http://www2.mysanantonio.com/multimedia/video/newsondemand/, look under the crime section and click on the video "Man accused of sexual assault on the run" to see the video.
I was a little shocked.
Along with the charges of sexual relations, he has a past you wouldn't believe; animal cruelty, felony possession of a handgun, impersonating a police officer and other criminal acts.
I can't believe I had a class with this guy!
This guy needs to be found immediately.
James Velten
Radio-Television-Broadcasting Freshman
Lucky Chance Nov. 9
Editor:
Since March, many faculty members and students have admired a beautiful and very tame cat that lived around the Chance Academic Center.
He was called "Chance" by some of his admirers.
One day last month, I saw a student taking the cat's picture. The guy said, "I just love this cat!"
Many of his admirers surely are wondering why Chance no longer is around.
Someone who saw him recognized the cat, which had strayed from home months ago, and called his human family.
At the end of October, his humans came to campus and took Chance - whose real name is Charles - to their home.
The cat is back with people who love him and will spend the winter months in comfort indoors.
J.R. Poole
History Professor
Chance the cat update Nov. 14
Editor:
This is a change in the letter I sent by e-mail last week.
Chance the cat came back to campus and was here Monday and Tuesday this week.
I do not know whether he wants to continue living here or is moving back and forth between SAC and his home on Laurel Street.
J.R. Poole
History Professor
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