Directory search a security issue

I looked up a few of my friends and myself on the handy-dandy “UGA People Search.” Without any security clearance, you can find where that person lives on campus, off campus and even his or her telephone number. Cross-reference this with a picture from a simple search on Facebook and you’ve got yourself a security issue screaming to be addressed.

I doubt anyone expected the University would divulge our personal information by default in this way – but, to take yourself off the directory, go to Student Records on OASIS. Click “Change Address Information” and choose “Yes” under “Please restrict all directory information.”

Or you could just allow random people to walk up to your doorstep and call your phone anytime. You know, whichever works for you.

KENNETH MOORE
Sophomore, Augusta
Management
Information Systems

Scalping tickets not the problem

In his Oct.1 column, “Scalpers taint culture of honesty,” Patrick Yawn makes a mistake very common in our culture today – he fails to look deeper into his problems and misplaces the blame of his situation onto students.

Why is it that you, Mr. Yawn, bought tickets from scalpers in the first place? Could it be that you, as a transfer student, didn’t have the amount of credit hours the University feels necessary to make you “worthy” of a ticket?

Your situation is not unique – freshmen, transfers, the nursing school and part-time students have found themselves in a similar condition since the University only allots so many tickets to its current student body.

Those tickets are given to corporate sponsor and others simply to keep those sponsors happy and make more money. Wouldn’t it be a tad bit hypocritical of the University to crack down on students trying to make money on tickets they are not using, when the University is doing the same thing? Open your eyes, Mr. Yawn, don’t let the man bring you down.

WILL VERDECCHIA
Senior, Augusta
Physics

Game employees deserve respect

At this weekend’s game, I witnessed a horrific display of condescension by a Georgia fan. At a concession stand, I found myself next to a woman upset for not having been served. She began yelling at workers, demanding service.

The workers politely replied there was not supposed to be a line there, so no one could cover that spot. The woman grew livid and rudely screamed at the worker how she should handle the problem. The issue was resolved, but I left with a side order of disgust to go with my Diet Coke.

Since when is it acceptable for a person to treat those who serve with elitist condescension? We should be grateful to those who take their time to serve us. You are no superior to the person who serves you, so treat service workers with dignity, gratitude, and respect. They deserve it as much as you.

AMANDA BROUILLETTE
Sophomore, Lilburn
Physics, English

Better childcare, more parent time

Thank you for your excellent coverage of the childcare rally that took place on Sept. 27. Your comprehensive story highlighted the importance of this issue for the entire University community, particularly students and low-wage workers who cannot afford the $180 per week cost of the only on-campus childcare option, the McPhaul Center. The rally was attended by more than 300 people, positively conveying the need for childcare with a petition including more than 3000 signatures presented to President Adams.

Your picture caption on Sept. 28 (“Take our kids off our hands”) was misleading – rather than wanting their kids taken off their hands, University parents are seeking more on-campus childcare so their children will be nearby, therefore enabling parents to have more time with them. Ensuring their children have high-quality affordable care, which should be our number one priority. This will make University and our community a more productive environment for all.

KIMBERLY BRADLEY
Senior, Milledgeville
Psychology, Child and Family Development