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More students need to voice their opinions
In response to a letter, “Make most spots in this page for comments,” I believe the Skiff should include more student opinions. No two people will always agree on a subject or situation. Debates and disagreements make a situation more interesting and appealing.

Being allowed to state how you feel in a civil manner keeps readers wanting to read more. I read the Skiff on a daily basis. I can say I love reading what my fellow students and peers have to say on any given subject. This gives me the chance to voice what I think about the situation. Hopefully some will agree and others will disagree.

If everyone agreed with everything that I said, I would go nuts. As Opinion Editor Julie Ann Matonis said in her column, “It would be a boring world if everyone in it agreed on everything.”
— La’ Toya White, sophomore interior design major

Even polite words can go a long way
I would like to comment in response to Emily Turner’s article, “Schedule Time to Help Others Out.” Turner writes that after visiting Cook Children’s Medical Center with a group of friends, she realized “students have the responsibility to volunteer and give to others.” She also made the claim that “students should make an effort and a commitment to reach out to those less fortunate than themselves.” Turner also reminded readers that “it is time to accept that with privilege comes responsibility.”

I was immediately affected after reading this article. I often simply look the other way as I walk past Physical Plant workers who pick up the trash left on the ground after weekend parties. Students who live on campus most likely eat a meal prepared and served to them by dining services at least once a day, without even contributing a smile as an offering of thanks.

I could not agree with Turner more when she says, “it’s about treating others the way you want to be treated.” As I stood in line to get lunch today, a student who appeared to be in her freshman year stood with her father in line to get sandwiches. The line was long, but instead of being rude, or angry, both the father and daughter cheerfully smiled at the women making their sandwiches. In addition, both said please, thank you and complimented the women making the sandwiches on a job well done. Their simple actions not only improve a seemingly poor situation of a long wait, but also brought a smile and a “you’re welcome” from the dining services employee. Their attitudes reminded me of reading Turner’s article and of how her observations are truly relevant on TCU’s campus.

Turner could not have been more accurate in this article concerning the importance of regular service, and of its benefit on the recipients, and on those giving their time.
— Brittany Haney, sophomore, fashion merchandising major