Re “Goodbye daytime TV, hello part-time job,” Feb. 18: Jen White’s article does not compliment most of the students at Sacramento State. I work in the child development department, and we have over 600 students in our undergraduate programs. While some students may not be dedicated to either academic or professional careers, the majority of students are juggling part- or full-time jobs, a full unit schedule and personal lives, and are trying to create a future that nourishes and encourages children.

Ms. White’s flippant attitude reflects an extremely minor portion of the students we counsel, let alone the majority on campus. Failing a drug test is no laughing matter, especially when it is connected to with working with young children.

As a professional who is in touch with students interested in pre-school and public school teaching, I found this article in poor taste. I hope that Ms. White’s rather questionable humor does not seep over into her professional goals to be a journalist. This type of writing serves a different audience, such as those who read Sacramento News & Review or the Enquirer — not students who care about their future more than they do about daytime television.

Andrea Cool

Secretary

Child Development

Break ‘President’s Circle’?

Re “President’s Circle program unveiled,” Feb. 18: This idea is ludicrous. The president is creating an elitist “inner circle” that provides unmerited privilege to the wealthy. Students already pay enough for limited parking, so providing courtesy parking means less spots for the not-so-wealthy students.

In addition, the funds raised by this exclusive club will be used at the president’s discretion for special events; meanwhile, tuition and class sizes are increasing while class sections are decreasing. If there is no way to stop this club from being made, then perhaps the president could use these funds for the masses of underprivileged students rather than these so-called special events.

Jason Anderson

Student

Sacramento