Editor:

During one of the most important days in our nation’s history, I found myself sitting in a class8212;a class that didn’t have a TV, a class that didn’t discuss current events, a class that did not once mention the inauguration of Barack Obama.

It did not mention that he was the first Democrat in office in almost 10 years, that he is being sworn in at the moment or even that he is the first black president of the United States ever!

This was a moment in history when civil rights took a gigantic leap forward, showing that complete equality is finally becoming a true possibility. Instead, I was discussing the desert, which must be far more important to the U and its staff.

This sort of behavior is an embarrassment, not only to the U, but to all universities that failed to see the importance of the inauguration ceremonies. Known for their liberalism, universities thrive on historical events and promote unorthodox philosophical viewpoints. Failing to mention the candidate in class might be acceptable, professors failing to discuss current events (outside of political science classes) with their students is also acceptable, but failing to respect and acknowledge the enormous importance this ceremony has in the lives of our generation is an act of complete ignorance.

I guess to some, the desert is just more important.

Andreo Micic,
Junior, Psychology