This is in response to Zach Faza’s letter to the editor about his support for the renovation of the Reitz Union. It is ignorant to argue that the pride Florida students have is derived from the quality and beauty of their campus. This is not a resort, but a university that students attend for a reputable education. What separates UF students from everyone else? Certainly not an addition onto an already over-glorified building. Suggesting that our “premier” university status is dependent on such materialism is insulting.
In a true Randian sense, “A building has integrity just like a man. And just as seldom.” Putting such emphasis on such an arbitrary structure leads me to question whether you’re here for the right reasons. I know I’ll define my college experiences by more than just where I pick up lunch or grab money from the ATM. Let me bring you back to the real world where the down economy has smacked our university with immense budget and faculty cuts. How about this time we refrain from expanding our expensive indulgences and remind ourselves of what we’re really here for.
