In an effort to declare and justify my position in regards to the 21-and-over residence hall housing issue, I, Undergraduate Student Government Thompson Point Senator David Vingren, write this letter. In addition, I wish to illuminate misunderstandings derived from recent DE pieces, particularly the Nov. 13 editorial.

I realize that the present housing designation scheme fails to service the great and increasing demand for age-restricted residencies. I recognize the need for an adjustment in the current system.

University Housing’s official 1996/1997 designation plan provides Neely Hall, one of the towers, as the sole option for 21-and-over students seeking on-campus and age-controlled dwellings. Warren Hall at Thompson Point would no longer be age-restricted, which eliminates the choice of 21-and-over housing on the west side of campus. This system displays counter-productivity by addressing an increase in demand with a decrease in options.

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The housing on the different sides of campus have different and distinct advantages. For instance, a relatively short walk separates east-side housing from the Student Recreation Center while residents of the west side of campus enjoy the scenery of the lake.

But, beginning next year, students who take pleasure in residing near the lake’s vista can no longer do so in 21-and-over housing. Also, for example, Mass Communication students that relish residing a stone’s throw from their classes cannot do so in age-restricted accommodations for 1996/1997.

I endorse a designation plan that provides Neely Hall and two of the three Warren Hall floors as age-restricted accommodations. University Housing Director Ed Jones created, yet did not enact, this revised proposal that accommodates the growing demand for 21-and-over housing and provides age-limited living quarters on both sides of campus.

In regards to removing Mr. Jones from his administrative position, some individuals deduced from DE printings that I am pursuing this resolution with Senator Andrew Ensor. Let me be absolutely clear by stating that I wish to see Mr. Jones continue serving his post as housing director.