Letter to the Editor 3, 10/16/08

Dear Editor, In response to Tony Jovenitti’s article, ‘Penguins cut through discounted ticket… Dear Editor, In response to Tony Jovenitti’s article, ‘Penguins cut through discounted ticket plan,’ in yesterday’s issue, I understand the frustration of students who wish there were more student rush tickets available, but the ‘I need my Sidney’ whines need to stop. First of all, the Pens training camp practices and scrimmages were open to the public (other numerous practices throughout the season are open, too). Second, the arena opened up to the public for viewing one of the NHL premiere games. Third, student rush was added for yesterday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers and for Thursday’s game against the Washington Capitols, in addition to the other four regular season games. It’s likely that other games will become available as the date gets closer, especially the weekday games. I don’t blame them for trying to sell as many tickets as possible at actual cost. It is still a business and not some school sport that caters to students. The Penguins are having great success, and we should be grateful they bother to set aside any tickets for way below cost. Enjoy the games and stop complaining. Go Pens. Antoinette Davis School of Arts and Sciences