TCU photo distasteful

November 17, 2009

Editor:The picture that graced the front page of Monday's edition was so in-your-face queer that it offended me. I think our team played a well-fought game against one of the fastest offensive teams in the country, and to humiliate our team, which I still consider one of the best teams in America, and th...

Chronicle should help writers build skills

November 12, 2009

Editor:I used to work at The Chronicle many, many years ago, and in fact my time there had more impact on my career path and the joys of my later life than any other single event or decision. I rarely see The Chronicle, but today I picked up a copy while having lunch downtown. I was struck by the fa...

Funding still steady for Huntsman Cancer Institute

November 5, 2009

Editor:After reading the articles featured in your Nov. 3 issue that focused on the problem and hope of cancer research, we want to commend you for examining some of the issues surrounding this devastating disease. Despite advances in research and treatment, 1 in every 3 Americans faces a cancer dia...

DeChristopher will be proven innocent by peers

November 4, 2009

Editor:I appreciated both Matt Plummer's recent column ("DeChristopher's "necessary evil' still a crime," Nov. 2) and attached editorial cartoon by Willus Branham. I hope they caught your readership's attention. But, as with most things, "the devil is in the details."The headline, which I appreciate was ...

Oaks didn?t misuse First Amendment

October 26, 2009

Editor:In his column ("Church, politics don't mix" Oct. 19), Zack Oakey responds to Dallin Oaks' assertion that the religiously organized have rights that non-religious people don't have by quipping "would any Mormon agree to this in isolation, without (Oaks telling them to)?" Would any First Amendment pro...

Financial aid office at U fails students

By By West Valley

October 19, 2009

By West ValleyEditor:The financial aid office at the U needs to be held accountable. Why are students not a top priority? Why must they wait two weeks to speak with a counselor who can give them direction and help? Why must they wait 30 days to have an appeal reviewed? Why are students not allowed to ...

Nuclear waste nothing to fear

By By Devin Heaps

October 8, 2009

By Devin HeapsEditor:In response to Kelly O'Neill's column ("Nuclear waste too harmful," Oct. 7), the key word in the article was "bury." Very few types of harmful radiation can penetrate soil or other shielding. Additionally, please remember that all radiation is governed by the 1/r^2 law. That means f...

Nuclear waste not harmful

October 7, 2009

Editor:In response to Kelly O'Neill's column ("Nuclear waste too harmful," Oct. 7), the key word in the article was "bury." Very few types of harmful radiation can penetrate soil or other shielding. Additionally, please remember that all radiation is governed by the 1/r^2 law. That means for every unit of...

Planned Parenthood health care good choice for students

September 29, 2009

Editor:Obviously our country is experiencing a rather heated health care debate, and until something is done about our current system, people, particularly college students, need to know about where they can receive affordable services. Many students fall between the cracks of being too old to remain on...

APA research on gays not conclusive

September 29, 2009

Editor:In response to Jonathan Deesing's article ("Uneducated opinions on therapy hurt gays," Sept. 28) I would like to point out that homosexuality was classified as a disorder up until 1974 in the APA's Diagnostics and Statistical Manual. The reason for this change was from mounting pressure of gay...