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[ Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007 ]

Letter to the Editor
Pride starting to distort real reason behind Thon

Mueller couldn't have said it better. I totally agree about how the greeks seem to think Thon revolves around their actions and what they did rather than the true meaning of Thon. Thon was founded so kids with cancer and their families could be supported and cared for. However, contrary to what many greeks think, it isn't about getting your name out there or about being the cool thing to do. It's almost as if they turned Thon into some distorted commercialization of their superiority all in the name of recognition. Would they really care about or have concerns for those who are suffering in the world if someone told them it wasn't the most popular thing to do? Next time you think about dancing, leave your pride at the door. FTG? I think not.

Melanie Habel
sophomore - art education
 



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