'Cooperation'

To the Editors of The Crimson:

We have been disappointed in some of your coverage of "minority issues." We feel that both the coverage and the reporting have been underdeveloped and hope that you will take the time to make your work better and more representative.

Most important, the issues we are concerned about are not just "minority problems." These are issues of the University, its policies, administration, curriculum and financial allocations. We suggest that your skills as accurate and effective journalists and the issues on campus could best be developed by a combination of interviews and investigative reporting. Asking us our opinions and forcing us to make statements to coincide with your "minority feature" is not the only approach to revealing a story. The University itself, from Admissions/Financial Aid to the Faculty of Arts and Sciences to the Athletics Department are all critical to the concerns of minority students. We suggest that you ask these policy makers for their views and positions as well--they make the news we are concerned with.

In conclusion, we would like to cooperate with The Crimson, but you have to cooperate with us also. Mugali Rivera '83   Gaye Williams '83   Winona LaDuke '82