An apology from the editors
Collegian Editors
Issue date: 4/2/09 Section: News
Someone on campus made a good point: a good journalist isn't afraid to take the heat for a piece in the newspaper. We'd like to add to that statement: a good journalist is also willing to admit when they've made a mistake. We did, and we apologize.
This past week's staff editorial about the baseball team was a mistake, and we can't stand by that expressed opinion. Maybe the right sentiment was there in the beginning, but what we published was poorly written, reported and edited. We now realize there are conditions the baseball team faces, for example a financial disadvantage other teams may not worry about.
We kicked a guy when he was down; published an opinion rooted in gossip rather than reported fact.
Especially, we never should have attacked the character of the baseball team or the coaching staff. We understand you do your best to represent the college well. You are supported by the editorial board as one of our Charger teams and we hope you snag a win this weekend.
-- The editors of The Collegian
Posted on 4/3/09
This past week's staff editorial about the baseball team was a mistake, and we can't stand by that expressed opinion. Maybe the right sentiment was there in the beginning, but what we published was poorly written, reported and edited. We now realize there are conditions the baseball team faces, for example a financial disadvantage other teams may not worry about.
We kicked a guy when he was down; published an opinion rooted in gossip rather than reported fact.
Especially, we never should have attacked the character of the baseball team or the coaching staff. We understand you do your best to represent the college well. You are supported by the editorial board as one of our Charger teams and we hope you snag a win this weekend.
-- The editors of The Collegian
Posted on 4/3/09
