The request of the Men’s Volleyball Club for $7,200 seems “ridiculous” and “outrageous” when Jamie Dill presented distorted facts in the letter to the Star on Tuesday, Jan. 13. However, when one considers that the funds were to pay entry fees and traveling expenses for, not one but five tournaments, the request seems more reasonable. I agree that $7,200 is a hefty sum, but the roster of the Volleyball Club is also impressive, 38 members. A sports club of this size needs the help of the SA. This is something Jamie Dill does not understand. I am glad to see that at least some students and members of the SA realize this fact and vote to fund sports clubs. Sports clubs provide many services to the univerisity and bring prestige to Northern through competition with other universities.

Eric Battaglia

Vice-president

acquetball Club of Northen Illinois.