<p>There is merit to that point, however, it all folds into the umbrella of hierarchy. If I was to gift something to a someone, their parents (depending on age) still get to vet the gift.</p>
<p>This is the Universities property. It would have been nice to give a heads up to the KTRU members, I agree, but the eventual decision is Leebrons and Rice’s. Independent entities have not been able to ascertain the listenership of KTRU as it is so low. From that respect, 9.5 million USD is a fairly exceptional sum to get for something, that is in many people’s eyes- not worth much.</p>
<p>The worth of KTRU itself is dependent on its fans and members of the community. It will still exist. Members can still seek it out and listen at will. It will just require some effort. To me its the equivalence of me seeking our Mexican coke (cane sugar). Takes some effort, but since I like it, I go the extra mile. If no one else likes the same, then it makes no fiscal sense to have it available everywhere. </p>
<p>In that way there is no such thing as ‘Wiess Leadership’. They Wiess leadership is a group of students who manage their small budget and plan parties and the likes. In my opinion, they are definitely not qualified to handle large donations and long term projects. Most of this ‘leadership’ will be gone within the year, so the bad results of their lack of planning will not affect them. It will affect the university at large, and as a result I would prefer if the administration handled it.</p>
<p>This applies to all the colleges in my mind. There is a limit to what they can and should control, and I think they are at that limit now. I wish people would trust the administration a little more. Rice didn’t rise slightly in US News by poor decision making. AND we are #1 for quality of life. SO they are doing something right</p>