THE MAIL

February 14, 1937

Editor, THE CRIMSON

Sir:

Two rather surprising instances of unfamiliarity with the University of Chicago's practices occurred in CRIMSON editorials during the past week.

One was particularly strange, because in what was meant to be a complimentary reference, you, in referring to Harvard's new broadcasting venture, said "When Yale and Chicago follow this example--."

(1) For more than five years the University of Chicago faculty have broadcast every Sunday at 12:30 over a national network a round table discussion of some matter of current interest in political economic, or cultural realms. A good many people regard these discussions as the most stimulating on the air, and it is greatly to be regretted that they are no longer available through a Boston station.

(2) In your interesting editorial regarding the weaknesses of stringent residence requirements for a Bachelor's degree, you might have greatly strengthened your case by referring to Chicago's example. Chicago graduates would have reason to be somewhat amused at this concern over a three-year residence requirement; since 1934, at least four students have satisfied the A.B. requirements at Chicago in two years (six quarters) or less, there have been a number of cases of students receiving the degree in three years (nine quarters or less and excellent students rarely expect to be forced to spend four years (twelve quarters) working for this degree.   Sincerely yours,   LEWIS A. DEXTER.