To the Editor of the Crimson:

Due to a rather speculative article which appeared in the Crimson in December, there seems to be an unfortunate misunderstanding among many people concerning the status of the Guardian. The fact is that the Guardian has no connection, official or unofficial, with any organization, nor has it had since it was founded. Our aim is to present articles by undergraduates, faculty members, and outside authorities which we think are of contemporary interest and which may represent divergent ideas and opinions. In the past we have had contributors of such varied opinions as President-emeritus Lowell, Professor Sorokin, and Aubrey Williams.

In December there was under consideration a proposal that the Guardian adopt a regular editorial policy, and that this policy "coincide with that of the Harvard Liberal Union." The proposal was not adopted by the Guardian at that time and there seems little reason to believe that it will be adopted in the near future.

In our spring competition, which starts Monday night, the Guardian welcomes candidates of any political opinions; ability and an active interest in the magazine remain the basic criteria. Stanwood Kenyon '43,   President of the Guardian.