Letter to the Editor

Dear editor:

Greetings Indiana State University. I hope this letter finds you all in productive mind and spirit. Since I began my educational career at Indiana State University, I have become increasingly weary reading about the constant rise of cruelty and aggression reported here amongst us.

Conversely, I want to share with you a very encouraging story about one selfless and caring student named Parem, a man that should be an inspiration to us all. Parem's demonstration of kindness once again restores my faith and belief in the power of simple human kindheartedness.

On the afternoon of October 26, 2011, between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 12:20 p.m., somewhere between Cunningham Memorial Library and outside the Commons area, I dropped my wallet.

As I was waiting for a friend to arrive to join me for lunch at Sub Connection, it was then that that sinking feeling of vulnerability set in after realizing that my wallet could be lost anywhere!

As I sat there retracing my steps in growing concern, Parem appeared! From the corner of my eye, with my photo ID in his hand, he appeared to be scanning the very crowded Commons area looking for its title-holder! As he approached me, I was simply speechless that he extended my recovered wallet with all the contents untouched. Again! Thank You Parem!

I hope that this simple act of kindness in some way also inspires you the way it has touched me. We should all be very encouraged knowing that there are many very good people in this world—right here at Indiana State University—people just like (Parem). I hope you continue having a productive semester!

Humbly,

Jeffery W. Mason

Senior

Pre-Nursing major