Rice at risk of losing identity without students' input

I graduated from Rice University in 1992. I never worked for KTRU, nor was I particularly a fan of the station while a Rice student. However, what I've seen and heard about the decision to sell the KTRU radio broadcast tower - which became a Rice asset during my time there - has been extremely disappointing and not "Rice-like." Worse, President David Leebron's reaction to the criticism has been patronizing and dismissive, while completely misunderstanding why students and alums are objecting.As a very proud Rice alum, I've tried to stay involved - including interviewing prospective students from the San Diego region. One quality I emphasize is that Rice students are not treated like a temporary customer. Admission to Rice means becoming an integral part of the Rice community for the rest of their lives. They are invited to participate in, and contribute to, key decisions affecting the community they've chosen to be a part of.