Youth live up to voting expectations, have one of best election turnouts

Tuesday's election presented itself as an opportunity, not just to choose a new president or senator, but for first-time and young voters. Young people...

Religion, worldview should affect person’s decision on who to vote for

Editor,    The issue Jessica Ulrich brought up in her column has been a recent issue in my own opinion about who to vote for...

Youth participation more than just letter-writing, despite Boyda’s advice

Editor,    On Thursday, the Lawrence Journal-World held an online chat with Rep. Nancy Boyda, D-Kan. I asked her how young people can take all...

Group urges voters to learn about ban

Editor,I am writing about the smoking ordinance issue on the ballot Nov. 4. I urge everyone to learn about this and make the reasonable...

Protesters need to focus on real issues

Editor,I was sad to see the "Right to Life group protests abortion at Life Chain event" article in the Oct. 27 Collegian that was...

Corrections and clarifications

There was an error in Tuesday's Collegian. The photo titled "Nuclear Squares" was actually a reflection of the smokestack from the K-State power plant....

CIA Analyst, Forum audience wrong to dismiss KSU professor

Dear Editor,I was interested in the Collegian coverage of Professor Mohaned Al-Hamdi's comments at the presentation by former CIA analyst Ray McGovern.I do not...

Respectable conduct expected in a college environment

In college, we wear many hats: from students to roommates to co-workers, even interns. So, life is constantly transitioning, day to day and season...

‘Diversity’ has become simple buzzword, emphasizes less important

Editor,   This is in response to the "Bridging the Gap" forum organized by the K-State Diverse Mass Communicators and Student Publications, Inc. The topic...

Student Senate wrong to support ban, business owners deserve to choose

Editor,I feel the K-State Student Senate was in the wrong this past Thursday when they voted in support of the proposed smoking ban on...

Obese individuals deserve respect, equal treatment

    Editor,Joel Campbell's article on obesity presented stale stereotypes about obese people and propagated the notion that obese people are always unhealthy. Campbell implies...

Roller hockey coach praises developing players, team

Editor,    I personally take offense to the comment in last week's Fourum concerning the Roller Hockey Club's weekend games in Denver.     I will...

Time for community to give to United Way for its support in our

Editor,    This past year, the weather has challenged many of us in Riley County and the region. Ice storms and tornadoes have tested us...

Letter to the Editor: Students should support K-State athletics no matter the records

 To the student fans of our Wildcats,As an alumna and former student -athlete, I try to follow and support our Wildcats as much as...

Letter to the Editor: Story about snake owner has many inaccuracies

Editor,When I opened the Collegian last week and found an article pertaining to reptile breeding I was very excited; exotic and local reptile husbandry...

Letter to the Editor: Death penalty column creates much discussion

Editor,I write in regard to Joel Campbell's death penalty article. First, I'd like to point out his lack of substantial citations. Perhaps I could...

Letter to the Editor: Columnist credibility challenged by old facts

Editor,I read Molly Hamm's interesting article on India while browsing the Internet. There are certain things Hamm and her readers ought to know. The...

Letter to the Editor: Citizens have responsibility to give back

Editor,This past year, the weather has challenged many of us in Riley County and the region. Ice storms and tornados have tested us in...

Report shows some animal care committees fail to do jobs

Dear Editor,Thank you for your article on the cows at K-State who have holes cut into their sides. K-State's Evan Titgemeyer watches the university's...

Some members not happy with club changes

As a former member and officer of the K-State Men's Glee Club, I found your article on Dr. Joshua Oppenheim and Dr. Julie Yu...