Education is a topic on everyone's minds as of late, from our President, who addressed our nation's youth on the importance of education, to the students who are returning to school for a brand new year. Even I wrote yesterday about the excitement I experience as an educator when student achieve their true potential through education.

You can only imagine my disappointment when yesterday, Valemont University's home page was hacked again.

As I've written previously, I enjoy a funny prank. But what occurred yesterday was neither funny nor acceptable. The heart that beats at the center of our university is you - our student body. School begins in just a few short weeks. Let's take that time to reflect on what we want our lasting legacy to be.

A group of pranksters, besmirching a school - your school's - reputation?

Or a group of students, dedicated to claiming their birthright, which is a top-notch education at one of the most exclusive schools in the country?

The choice is yours.

Best regards,

Prof. Blunt