Dear Editor,
The Daily News has a positive reputation among the BallState community, which is why I'm completely baffled by its blatantdisrespect and degradation expressed by one of its writers inWednesday's edition toward a student-run campus organization.
Ben McShane was allowed a lengthy column of childish sarcasmaimed at the University Program Board. I'm still puzzled aboutMcShane's real point behind his rambling. The header on the articlewas positive and, I believe, drew readers into what appeared to bea positively informational piece regarding UPB. However, by thethird paragraph and continuing through the remains of the article,McShane stood on a soapbox of bashing a credible and productivestudent-run organization. For what? Did McShane not receive hisshare of "crayons and coloring books?"
UPB has single handedly brought numerous types of entertainmentto campus of which is funded by the Lilly Endowment Foundation andby Student Life funding. Jason Mraz, Lewis Black, DJ Throwdown, boxoffice hit movies and comedians to name only a few. As with mostcampus organizations that are student run, a budget is set foractivities provided by such organizations. Through the realm of theLate Nite program located and run within the UPB organization, itis entirely funded by outside donations via the Lilly Endowment. IfUPB were a lame, non-credible entity, this funding would not bemade available each year. The "carnival" that McShane raked overcoals is planned by Late Nite.
As a student at BSU, I am appalled by the disrespect deliveredby McShane. I would hope in the future that McShane and any othernon-UPB supporters would open their minds and actually attend a fewprograms brought to campus by UPB or Late Nite. The fundingprovided by Lilly Endowment is given as an "alternative" to hittingthe bars. I would think given recent unfortunate events that havetaken place this year on campus that are linked to alcohol anddrinking, alternatives would be welcomed by many on campus.
Lori Markum
Sophomore
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