Dear Editor:This letter is in response to the Chronicle article entitled, “K-UTE Should Pay Their Rent” published on April 8, 2003.
I find it deplorable for a student group like The Daily Utah Chronicle, to take a position on the beat down of K-Ute. Kicking a group when it’s down is completely unfair and ridiculous.
Yes, K-UTE may have a few extra dollars available and yes, there may have been a clerical oversight that led to the “free-rent”.
As a leader of an unaffiliated student organization , I feel obligated to write something.
Student organizations always strive their best to succeed at advancing their respective professions or causes. Each group has a sincere need and priveledge to take advantage of the facilities that set set forth by the University.
Some organizations have to pay for these facilities, but others do not. The Chronicle, CESA and ASUU pay strong money to support their offices and their respective causes, whatever they may be.
However, although some organizations are notable on campus and have a $3000 surplus, it is not always accurate to say that they can use this money. Although K-UTE has “only” used $17,000 of a $20,000 budget, The Chronicle may not be aware of end-of-year expenses that usually add-up.
It is unfair to “kick a man when he’s down”. I take a strong opinion in this regard because as student organizations, I think we should at least morally support each other.
Whether it is the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), CESA, ASUU or K-UTE, the message is simple: support each other.
Dave NadkarniSenior-Mass [email protected]