Penn State isn't "for the kids." After shutting down the Delta Sigma fraternity, the head of Fraternity and Sorority Life at Penn State, Kevin Kerr, informed the members of Delta Sigma that the punishment also prohibits participation in the Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Council Dance Marathon ("Fraternity loses status, residence," Nov. 29).

As a member of the fraternity, I cannot express how upsetting this news is to our members. We are willing to forego the benefits of being a fraternity (floor passes, name recognition, etc) and will not even step foot in Rec Hall during Thon if we are allowed to go canning and anonymously donate the money we make.

In the past, we have consistently stayed in the top 10 list of organizations to raise money for Thon, and we want to continue to help our Thon child. As of now, the university is telling us no -- they are forbidding us to help raise money for kids with cancer.

I hope the university realizes that their decision to not let us participate is not only hurting us, it's hurting the kids.