Dear Smacked Too Many Times,
In the past there have been several attempts at finding safer ways to get into the Straight.  They have tried different forms of delay door closers, but because of the weight of the doors and the load of the traffic, these were never really successful.  The only way that the doors will be completely smack-proof is to totally redesign them.  I have been told that this is a possibility, but it would entail remodeling most of the Straight itself (which is also being considered).  All of this, however, is still on the drawing board, and won't be available for quite a while.  In the meantime, I ask everyone reading this (male and female) to please remember that people behind you are in jeopardy from that door. Hold it open for the person after you, or release it carefully.  The director of the Straight has told me that when the weather gets warmer (or at least bearable) the doors to the Straight will be kept open as much as possible.

Uncle Ezra   

Dear Faithful,
The annual selling of hockey tickets seems to be such a complex process that I'm not sure I can explain it in a single letter, but I will try...
        Tickets are sold differently depending upon your relationship to the University.  If you are a faculty or staff member, or live in the City of Ithaca, your first year as a fanatic is the only year you have to wait in line.  Once you have bought tickets, you can simply renew them in succeeding years.
        Students, however, must buy tickets in person every year.  For them, the selling is done through a complex mix of I.D. number and waiting in line.  People who have been at Cornell longer have priority, but it's not absolute.  It is not always neccessary to wait in line, however.  Twenty-four hours after tickets go on sale, there are usually some tickets still available.  You can go right up to the ticket window to get them.




        Of course, you may be able to find variations on these themes. Individuals (students and non-students) are permitted to buy tickets in pairs, and you may be able to find someone who only wants one.  Prices are not set until the Fall; call the ticket office (255-7333) for more information.
        Go Big Red...and best wishes to Brian McCutcheon!

Uncle Ezra   

Dear Outside,
It is true that some people judge a book by its cover, and a person by their body.  If your handicap is visable, by now you've probably learned how to deal with most people's reactions. Thankfully, many people at Cornell, even greeks, have learned that there is more to a person than how able-bodied he or she is.




        Regarding the Greek system at Cornell, you may be condemning them before you've given them a chance.  You don't mention the nature of your handicap, so I'm not sure if you're wondering which fraternities are wheelchair accessible or if you're afraid no fraternity men could be enlightened enough to evaluate and accept you as the person you are, not as "Joe-with-the-handicap."  If the former, Janiece Oblak or Duncan Perry in the Dean of Students Office, 103 Barnes Hall, would be happy to review options with you.  If the latter, you may be judging fraternity men too harshly. I have known handicapped men who were in fraternities, so I know there are some enlightened greeks out there.

Uncle Ezra