Bad Press...

[TSteven]

From the second article Protest storms Harris Field
Posted: 08.30.2005
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Rebecca Heslin, Technician's editor-in-chief, said with this recent column, there was a lot of discussion on campus and Technician received both positive and negative feedback.

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The first Greek male member to address the crowd was Jeff Skalka, president of the Interfraternity Council.

"It's a shame we had to come out because of these circumstances," Skalka said.

Pointing out that Heslin, a member of Zeta Tau Alpha , wore sunglasses similar to the ones described in Underwood's column, Skalka said the images of sorority women did not determine their character.

Skalka, like Anderson and Babb, also harped on the community service hours put in by NCSU sorority members in addition to other positives of the Greek community.

Heslin said prior to the protest, she was curious if organizers would give her the opportunity to speak, not only as the editor of Technician but also as a sorority member.

"As editor-in-chief, I accept the role of being held responsible for everything that's published in the newspaper," Heslin said. "I almost expected more of a chance to voice my opinion... I was not expecting to be called out."