The United States is the most obese country in the world. Here in America, obesity is considered a common disease and a prevalent epidemic. But unlike many other diseases or epidemics, obesity is something that we as individuals can control.

Contrary to the claims of critics who are now voicing their thoughts on your Sept. 13 article, the facts about Jeffrey Schall's treatment of animals are well-documented and those facts were reported openly and fairly by The Hustler.

To the Editor:

One night last week, as I was walking away from the rec center, I noticed a girl walking in the other direction rubbing her arm and crying. Still in my post-workout daze, I thought it was odd, but did not think to stop and ask her if she was OK until well after we had passed each other. As I walked, I started to become angry with myself for not taking the time to stop and ask this girl, a fellow student, why she was crying and what was causing her pain.

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