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<B>Gorman's column is wrong about RHA</B><P>
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<I>To the editor:</I><P>
I have a serious problem with Dave Gorman's column. I have had the privilege of attending many RHA meetings. You have no idea what RHA is about; if you did, you wouldn't have written your poorly researched article slamming RHA and resident advisers.I agree that college is about freedom and becoming your own person. I, too, find it strange that at the age of 18 one can defend one's country in war yet cannot have an opposite sex guest in their room after midnight. However, the visitation policy has been implemented by the University, and it is my job (as well as the job of all resident advisers) to help enforce these policies.
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You have waged a war, "Students vs. UK RHA." Before you draw your musket, let me tell you a little bit about the RHA.
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RHA stands for Residence Hall Association. It is comprised of members from several residence hall governments and concerned residents alike.
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They work hard to improve the living conditions in all of the residence halls. They have brought on-campus living to a higher level and we all owe them a debt of gratitude.
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As a matter of fact, under the leadership of Brandon Tosti, RHA has put together a well researched proposal for the University to consider. The proposal involves a "trial run" of 24-hour visitation in one hall next semester.
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If all goes well, it is a likely possibility that 24-hour visitation will spread to all the residence halls on UK's campus.
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As of now it is still a proposal and has yet to be given the "go ahead" by certain University officials. So if you're going to point your finger, Dave, at least point it in the right direction.
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I'm all for "fighting for our rights." However, I must say that your article has ranked in my top three "all-time" tribulations:#3 - writers who do not research their material; #2 - columnists who misinform their readers; #1 - people who are not worthy to quote the Beastie Boys.
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<b>Caroline Fisher</b><br><i>communications sophomore</i>
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