Wednesday, November 10, 2010

The Mirror responds to reader's concerns.

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To the left is a copy of the letter the journalism staff received concerning the November edition of the Viking Mirror. We appreciate the feedback and we have put together a response.

The word choice in the volleyball headline could have been less harsh. Our job as reporters is to cover what happens. The volleyball team, in fact, lost in the first round at sub state and it is our job to report if they win or lose. Just because they work really hard in a gym does not mean that we need to sugarcoat it to make it appear better.
The “Slob” article is an opinion article and it is the writer’s job to give her opinion.

“I don’t apologize because it’s my opinion and that is what I believe. No one asked you to read it, so it’s your fault for getting angry, not mine. I know for a fact that some people enjoyed it, and they are the ones who understood the message that I was trying to convey,” Kari Bingham, senior, said.

As for the country music review, the Viking Mirror welcomes guest writers. If you feel that the paper needs a review that is not “punk wannabe” then you can write it yourself.


- Sam Johnson, junior staffer.

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