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An editorial should represent the unified voice of a newspaper’s staff. Determining exactly what this voice sounds like, and what it might say, is never an easy task. We weigh both sides of an issue, being careful to omit as few pertinent details as possible.

However, there is always more to be said. The student body of U of L is comparable to the population of a small city, and equally varied. There is a range of opinion at this university wide enough to fill a thousand newspapers.

Every assertion has a rebuttal, and every incontrovertible fact deserves continued investigation. We are an independent newspaper, and we consider ourselves the watchdog of the university. Beholden to no member of the administration, we are here to ensure that you always get the whole story.

However, you’re a watchdog, too. Your feedback is necessary to guarantee that we continue to deliver the news that you want to read. However broad the array of subject matter we address, tell us what we’re still missing. If you are a member of a new campus organization, invite us to a meeting.

Reader responses are absolutely imperative — how else can a writer know what each reader wants to hear? Please respond to the material that you read on these pages. The editorial staff enthusiastically welcomes even the most vitriolic reactions to any article you see on our pages — it usually inspires continued discussion of the subject in question.

Perennially, the most sensational and enthusiastic responses to articles that run on these pages are given to guest columns. Give us your feedback, and provide the voice you feel your outlook deserves.

We are truly your Louisville Cardinal, devoted to being an unbiased and active part of this university. Every week at the bottom of this page you will find an invitation for readers to send us their thoughts. We gladly accept letters to the editor up to 250 words in length, and guest opinion columns up to 500 words.

If you are concerned about something on campus, or have thoughts about our coverage, drop us a line. We’re your newspaper, after all.