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missing my point ENTIRELY
Yes, I REALIZE it's an editorial.
Yes, I REALIZE the paper has to print news stories when they happen.
So why are they re-printing news in an editorial? By reiterating what the various fraternities did, name by name, that's what they are doing. The "good things" mentioned in this article were reported with so little enthusiasm, why would anyone care? As opposed to the misdeeds...why do have a vision of a staffer yelling "stop the presses, we forgot to put in the part about the Vietnamese prostitutes!"
Either mention the names on both sides, or don't mention any at all. The article reads like one of those left-handed compliments - "Oh wow! You've lost TONS of weight, you'll be able to wear normal clothes now!" or "Gee, you're not the insufferable, pompous jerk I thought you were." I agree with UFRushee - this is an attempt to make them seem "noble" and reclaim ad dollars.
It's an editorial - an opinion. Well, the editorial in 33girl Daily says "This is a lame attempt."
oh and kdonline - the "mommies and daddies" comment was simply not necessary. You're in a forum of peers of various ages, not your classroom, so please cut the condescension.
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Last edited by 33girl; 11-14-2002 at 09:40 PM.
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