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MAIL CALL

By: Ashlie Baty

Issue date: 6/18/09 Section: Opinion
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In response to a mail call Tuesday: Calling A&M "very traditional" and saying "anyone who has a different outlook is not really welcome" disheartens me. Aggieland is known for its abundant friendliness and welcoming atmosphere. With New Student Conferences on campus this summer, I would like to apologize to the Class of 2013 and their families who read the mail call in The Battalion. Not all Aggies are closed off to different cultures and points of view. To refer to "diversity this and diversity that" at Texas A&M appalls me. As Aggies, it is our responsibility to educate ourselves about issues and the world outside of Texas. Do not blame the Texas A&M University System for failing to diversify your environment. Put some effort into your "other education" and learn about someone different from yourself. Mahatma Ghandi is aimlessly quoted everywhere; well Ags, here's our chance: "Be the change you wish to see in the world."
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Dan

posted 6/18/09 @ 9:47 AM CST

Aggie Traditions are a tremendous strength for the University. But diversity is a growing tradition at A&M. Diversity is supported at every level of the University and I don't know of any student or faculty member who does not support and benefit from diversity at Texas A&M. (Continued…)

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