Line monitors dispute editorial

The Line Monitor Committee respectfully disagrees with the tone and factual information of the Jan. 31 editorial "Keep the Village Happy." Out of a staff of 30 people, zero line monitors were contacted to confirm "rumors of grace" or comment on their actions. There are several points that we would like to clarify.

Grace has been given the past three years for the Super Bowl. We gave no hint that this policy would change this year, nor did it. Grace was given for the BCS National Championship Game, and thus clearly the Super Bowl was the same.

Grace cannot logistically be given for every single sporting event. It is well known that students do not turn out in large numbers for non-Duke basketball events. In a tent of 12 people, schedules can be adjusted so that members may attend events as they so desire. Line monitor and White Tenting policy did not impede a majority of people's ability to see the Hoophall Classic. Further, the line monitors have made attempts to promote several other Duke Athletic teams by making grace available for tennis matches and women's basketball games.

The 8 a.m. Monday start time for White Tenting was set in a policy that was ratified by the Duke Student Government Senate last semester. There was ample opportunity to make amendments or offer suggestion to the policy. Most early classes on Monday do not begin until 8:45 a.m. The process was over by 8:15 a.m. and did not disrupt class in any way. Furthermore, had white registration been held over the weekend conflicts with the BC walkup line would have been inevitable.

As line monitors, we greatly value the tenters and all Cameron Crazies. Yes, occasionally students will miss out on things due to their tenting obligations. That is not the fault of the line monitors, but a value judgment made by students who desire to proudly scream "GO TO HELL CAROLINA, GO TO HELL."

Mara Schultz; Matt McNeill; Elliott Wolf; Lauren Morse; Scott Wilson; Denise Lopez-Domowicz; Erin Conway;

Mike Harris; Roberto Bazzani; Kyle White; Beau Brand; Will Moss; Megan Erickson; Leigh Edwards; Alec Macauly; Elissa Lerner; Lori Hennemeier; Kirsten Heenan;

Kyle O'Donnell; Julie Matthews