Letters should not exceed 300 words and should address an issue of interest to ISU students. Letters should be type-written and must include a phone number for verification purposes. Guest commentaries are welcome and should not exceed 600 words. Contact the managing editor prior to submitting commentaries. Letters and commentaries are accepted via e-mail. Length and verification requirements also apply to e-mail correspondence. The Bengal reserves the right to reject or edit all submissions for offensiveness, clarity, length and accuracy.