Alternative Energy should be Univ. Path I hope I wasn’t the only one whose mind was blown by the university’s $20 million electricity bill. As a student, I’d like to see the $500 I contribute to that bill cut by a significant margin. Unfortunately, other than by encouraging students to turn off lights and switch [...]

Omega Psi Phi, if IFC, wouldn’t be praised   Omega Psi Phi’s long standing tradition of branding is a strong sign of brotherhood that has stood the test of time, and that was conveyed very well in last week’s article about them. That said, what if the shoe were on the other foot, or in [...]

Pharmacy dean acted with sound judgment I speak as a proud member of the College of Pharmacy and as a leader in that College who is involved in the life of the study body. Regarding the issue of “ethical problems” that “plague” our school; untrue [“Pharmacy school email says college ‘plagued by ethical problems,’ Dean [...]

As a graduating senior applying to graduate schools outside of the United States, I’ve been hit pretty hard by the sharp increase in transcript fees. The fee to send a transcript to an international address from the University is the standard $8 charge plus an additional $80 fee for shipping. Simply sending my transcript to [...]

Parts of Adam Carlson’s ”Athens in review” article made me laugh, but his rant about Ciné left me itching to respond ["Athens in Review," Jan. 15]. Ciné’s mission is to offer Athens audiences, and students in particular, an alternative to the multiplex and the opportunity to see specialty, art, classic and foreign films that would otherwise never [...]

An alumnus’ tribute to the Fink legacy   Note: I graduated in 2009, after taking four Fink classes. I’ve since become a writer at Golfweek magazine. Fink always knew I could be. Rest in peace, Fink. Thank you for being so charming and demanding and encouraging. Thank you for sitting down with me in 2004, [...]

Thank you for not publishing “Crime Notebook” I have noticed that The Red and Black hasn’t published a “crime notebook” column in about two weeks, and for this I must convey to you my thanks. Although I used to read the crime notebook frequently, it was only due to my own distasteful nosiness. Publishing names [...]

Students failed at SEC Championship   I considered myself very fortunate to have attended the SEC Conference Championship on Saturday. In the days before the game, I read about how few students actually received a ticket. Before the game, I thought it was a shame. After the game, I see that it was a major mistake. [...]

R&B’s editorial assertion incorrect The Red & Black’s editorial assertion is incorrect (“Redaction infraction,” Dec. 1) that the rules which govern redaction of information from open records are blurry, unclear or “more suggestion than iron-clad.” Items which are exempt from release under Georgia Open Records Act are specifically spelled out in the act — and the law is [...]

Univ. lacks help for mentally-ill students “We are dedicated to helping you with your concerns by listening to you deeply and with an objective ear, helping you make better decisions in your life, and helping you examine your thoughts and behaviors to see what needs to be changed to help you maximize your potential.” So [...]