Letters to the Editor

10/22/09 7:00pm

Online Comments of the Week

In response to "Colleges to close for break," Oct. 9: Spending winter break in my college room was one of my best experiences at Rice. I had time to explore the city and really enjoy campus. There is nothing better than a stroll through the cool fog that clings to Rice's grassy campus during the winter months. Or holing up in a chilly room with nothing but cold beer, warm ramen and good friends.

I understand why Rice made this change, but I hope that it is only a temporary one. This was one of Rice's little policies that set us apart from other schools and really showed that administrators cared about students. They can show that they still care by making this but a temporary policy.

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alum

In response to "Colleges to close for break," Oct. 9:

I agree with going green, but not at the expense of student safety and sanity. There has to be some other compromise. Being stuck in a hotel for three weeks does not build community - it's just being stuck in a strange place. I feel bad for students who are forced into this scheme because of circumstances.

Ann Alum

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