The first deals with recommending students in general. Although issues of integrity had surrounded Rex for several years, none of the professors in his department voiced their concerns publicly. To show their disdain, however, they refused to recommend him for a job, thus creating a situation where he couldn't get a job. The second issue relates directly to Rex himself. Everyone felt that if Rex had not written the letters, he knew who did and probably had a hand in it.
Many graduate students feel pressures in graduate school.
For most of them, there is never enough money. Some graduate students are married and family responsibilities add to stress levels. Finally, some graduate students are from foreign countries and are studying in their second, third, or fourth language. The next issue relates to Miller and King. The final issue relates to the Dean.