Insurance discussion ignores past waivers

In arguing about insurance for married students, it seems like no one is mentioning the fact that many students contributed to this policy change by signing waivers without having qualifying insurance.

This was brought up in the meeting with President Clark.Many may have misunderstood the requirements, but some have filled out the waiver knowing they have no insurance or insurance that doesn’t meet the waiver requirements.

For those whose insurance previously qualified for the waiver that are now affected, I can understand their frustration. For all those who avoided DMBA by being dishonest about it, they were previously shifting the burden to the honest students that paid DMBA because they couldn’t or didn’t find other insurance that qualified.

Now the rules are being enforced where they haven’t been before, and it’s shifting the burden back to them. It seems unfair to complain about the consequences of one’s own choices.

There are other universities that require you to pay for their health center fees and/ or insurance, regardless if you plan to use student facilities. In comparing this system with those used by other universities, it seems to be the best solution at this time. 

Allen Stewart
junior
Rexburg

Change school name to reflect true purpose

As a Ricks College student and BYU-I alumnus, I have had the privilege of following the exciting and inspired changes that this wonderful institution has to offer. The addition of courses, colleges, and buildings has provided a unique experience for those lucky enough to be accepted.

Despite these additions, there is still one thing that makes BYU-I such a great institution for higher learning. That, of course, is the overall mission of the university: “Guided by its affiliation with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU-Idaho seeks to develop students who are faithful disciples and capable leaders. This is done by creating a wholesome, righteous learning community in which students can strengthen their testimony of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and receive a quality education that prepares them for leadership in the home, the Church, and the workplace,” according to the BYU-I Web site.

With a noble goal like this, it is easy to see why BYU-I produces some of the world’s brightest students. My only suggestion for improvement would be that the school can more accurately reflect this mission by changing the name from Brigham Young University-Idaho to Brigham Young Disciple Training Center-Idaho. Let’s grab hold of the Spirit of Ricks and really make a more concerted effort to be in name and action what we tell people we are. 

Paul Haymore
alumnus
Provo, Utah