New Policy

Friday’s Minnesota Daily, presented the article, “New policy tightens student ticket usage” by Jane Grovom. The article concerns hockey tickets and how a new policy that has developed reduces the possibility of the original purchaser of the tickets sell them when he or she is unable to use them. Apparently, athletic officials are afraid that students will sell their tickets to non-students. It is difficult for me not to question why this is such a dilemma. First off, I do not see the problem in having non-student fans attend the hockey games. If the individual is willing to spend money and purchase the ticket, he or she should be free to attend the game regardless. These "non-students" could be people that truly want to go and support their school's hockey team, but simply did not have the money to spend on season tickets. I do not see the negativity in allowing such people to purchase a ticket from someone else when they will not be utilizing the ticket as it is. Additionally, selling tickets that one is unable use is resourceful. It simply fills one more empty seat and is not only profitable for the sport but also gives someone else the opportunity to enjoy the game. Throughout the article, we are able to hear various opinions on the situation. There seems to be more people questioning this policy than supporting it. The people that have paid for the hockey tickets should have the right to decide who uses their seat when they cannot.

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