The Daily News aspires to be the voice of the studentbody. We can't do that without your help.
These are trying times for the Ball State community. In the wakeof the death of four-year-student Michael McKinney at the hands ofa University Police officer, students are understandably feeling awide range of emotions, and everyone has an opinion.
Some are afraid of what could happen the next time theyencounter a UPD officer.
Some wonder about the wisdom of the Indiana law that allowspolice officers to serve in the force before they complete theiracademy training.
Some, even among our own ranks, wonder if our coverage of thenews was fair to all parties involved.
Some worry that no one has heard the officer's side of the storyyet.
We encourage you to share your thoughts on this page. Bringsigned letters to the Daily News office in AJ 278, or e-mail themto editorinchief@bsudailynews.com. The word limit is 350.
Two lives have been destroyed by the weekend's events. Byexpressing your views in an open forum, you can help the communitywork through this tragedy.