TO THE EDITOR:
Why is it so hard to win the student lottery when during the game empty seats are everywhere?
So many times I have applied to the lottery, lost, and then watched the game on TV only to see hundreds of empty seats. Clearly something is wrong with the system.
I propose a new policy where beginning at game time, all students who do not have a ticket can stand in line at the Dean Dome.
Then, once 10 minutes of game time have passed, all seats that are still available, not just in the student section, will be given to students.
This policy would benefit students who would be able to go and support their fellow Tar Heels, as well as the players who would be encouraged by the fans instead of being surrounded by empty seats.
Ticket sales wouldn’t be hurt. Tickets are rarely sold that far into the game and unused purchased tickets are not likely to be claimed.
Let’s fill the empty seats and cheer the Tar Heels to victory.
Ellen McKnight ’14
Psychology, French
