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A quick hijack.
One of the things I think we do reasonably well in Delt is deal with the media in this kind of situation.
Two things to note:
In the student newspaper, only the chapter president was quoted. That is the way it should be -- either the Chapter Advisor, the President or a designated media relations member or someone from the (inter)national office.
Second, in statements from the Central Office, there is no stonewalling and no game playing. A high ranking official points out the actions that have been and are being taken, says that he can't yet comment on the outcome of the investigation since it's still in progress, and gives a date when he hopes he can provide more information.
It makes the Fraternity seem cooperative and very above board and gives no reason for a reporter to suspect that anything is being hidden.
So, to review briefly, chapter members should not talk to the media, the media should never be lied to or misled, but rather be cooperative and forthright.
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Fraternally,
DeltAlum
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The above is the opinion of the poster which may or may not be based in known facts and does not necessarily reflect the views of Delta Tau Delta or Greek Chat -- but it might.
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