n There are two real issues with the anti-cursing credo (“New arena policy bans obscenity,” Sept. 11. p. 1). First, Coach Jack Parker and Mike Lynch both want to unify the Agganis Arena crowd and make it sound as if all we do is curse.

Is “Let’s Go Terriers,” a frequent chant, vulgar? When did the other common chant, “Go BU!” become inherently racist or offensive? These two chants are used far more than any other at every game, and — save for a few exceptions — emanate only from the student section.

Secondly, this goes beyond mere words. There has been an extreme lack of respect from the administration towards the student body ever since we have moved to Agganis Arena.

This recent doctrine is focused almost solely at students, with Dean of Students Kenneth Elmore and Lynch sitting around the student section, reinforced with more ushers and security. I would surely hope that if a Premium Seat Holder at Agganis Arena was calling the referee a naughty word, they would be held to the same standard.

The announcement of the pre-sale of sports pass upgrades to students had to be passed by word of mouth, since an email was sent two days after the pre-sale started. You don’t have to search for reasons to see how the administration values the support from the students.

Is it really a good idea to anger the most fervent fans, already smarting from the new “Hockey Mania Brunch and Naptime” season kickoff?

Furthermore, I find it offensive how you belittle our intelligence. This is not about unifying anyone, or the image of the school. It comes down to money. New arena means more seats that can be filled by families. Coach Parker said it himself, “it’s becoming a bad place for people to bring their kids.” I was under the impression that BU hockey was for BU students. While students are the heart and soul of BU hockey, we unfortunately do not line the purses.

I, for one, will completely comply with what the administration wants so dearly. I will sit in a studious manner and intently watch the Boston Terriers and not say a word for the entire first game. If anyone else feels the same way I do, there are tons of seats to voice your opinion by not saying a word.

Mike Anton

COM ’08