I was, frankly, shocked to read Cherlynn Clark’s comment in “ULV fills Cal Grant gap” (Oct. 1) that “It upsets me that …the state could have delayed my education.”

This year the University of La Verne added a new course to the modern language department. A group of 15 students enrolled in Japanese 100 with Gloria Montebruno, adjunct professor.

Sports results, schedule and standings for Oct. 8, 2010.

Campus and community arts events for the week of Oct. 8, 2010.

With temperatures in La Verne hitting record highs, students who live on campus are having trouble dealing with the heat.

The University of La Verne came to its students’ rescue when Cal Grants were delayed due to the state budget stand still. ULV has advanced nearly $3.2 million to cover late Cal Grant payments needed by 700 new and returning undergraduate students for the fall semester.

Lack of offense proved to be the downfall for the football team as it fell to the Linfield Wildcats, 30-3.

While the state of California’s legislative branch has been irresponsible and has yet to pass a budget for this fiscal year, the University has been responsible and has decided to pay an advance for the 700 students who rely on the Cal Grant program to attend ULV.

Ventriloquist Ian Varella filled the Campus Center Ballroom with laughter Wednesday night for the Campus Activities Board’s first comedy night of the year.

The Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy that prohibits homosexuals in the military from revealing their sexuality is currently being reviewed in the courts, but the process has gone slowly. We believe Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell should be repealed immediately.