I'm writing to share your grief and to thank you for your brave column. I was moved by it because you really hit the nail on the head when comparing the loss of the Cauldron to the death of a living being. For those of us who pulled all-nighters, missed out on parties and dates, skipped meals, turned flabby and sacrificed "friendships" just to get the paper out--and get it right--the Cauldron was worth so much more than the ink and paper it was printed on.
Regarding "University should encourage free speech" -- bravo!