I would like to respond to Courtney Thompson’s Feb. 8 article “Pink is not all that matters.” I agree with some things that Courtney had to say, but mostly I was somewhat offended. First, what’s wrong with light pink? It’s a pale color, not bright and glaring. It shouldn’t be offensive to anyone. And it is certainly not a laundry accident.
I can understand why Courtney feels that the official colors of maroon and white should be worn to social functions. Maroon and white are obviously the colors for a display of team spirit and support. I would never wear my light pink, pale blue or gray MSU clothes to those events. I always wear my maroon and white on those days.
But I will definitely be wearing pink to class. I happen to be the girl in the lime green and pink shirt. That is my favorite shirt, and Courtney’s comment about it just makes me want to wear it even more often, accompanied by my cute MSU pink cap.
I’m a redhead, too, and the green really complements my hair. Maybe you, Courtney, should try it. You might surprise yourself and like it. Also, you make me want to wear it more. I’m being noticed.
You can’t wear maroon every day. But you can support your school every day. That’s the whole purpose of school clothing being made in colors other than the “official” ones. Even on days when I don’t feel like wearing that maroon, I can still express my love and loyalty for my school by having its name on my shirt, emblazoned across a palette of lime green in the cutest shade of pink, blue or gray.
That’s the point that Courtney missed. The different colors are for day-to-day life, and are not meant for the ball games. I’ll be wearing my best shade of maroon for that. Even if I happen to be wearing pink, I still bleed maroon and white.
Amanda Philley is a freshman undeclared major.