2008 Woodie Awards
Misunderstanding the Old Growth Gazette
Katelyn Isaacson
Issue date: 1/23/08 Section: Letters to the Editor
This is Katelyn Isaacson, the secretary for The Old Growth Gazette. I just noticed the article in the Lumberjack regarding our newspaper (see Nov. 28 issue). The other newspaper members and I are very happy to see the article about The Old Growth Gazette; however, there must have been some miscommunication, because I found several things in the article that need to be retracted.
In the beginning of the article you stated, "Katz and other students formed the Newspaper Club." The Newspaper club was started, and the newspaper was almost finished before Robert and Mr. Katz met. This sentence should state: Robert Combs and other students formed the Newspaper Club, or several students formed the newspaper club. You also stated that, "The academic advisor of the newspaper retired and the newspaper dissolved. "This could possibly be misunderstood. The academic advisor resigned from the Newspaper Club, but still teaches at CR. You also stated that, "Robert Combs tried to restart the paper on his own for three semesters." He did not try to start the paper on his own, he was simply involved with the newspaper club. You also stated that "Combs and Katz were introduced at a student council meeting." This is not true. Robert and Mr. Katz met in the CR Library, the president of the ASCR, Sebastian Kassim Huggins, introduced them. Mr. Katz said in the article, "As organizers and coordinators of the paper, we have no time to write stories." I would like this to be retracted from the article. Mr. Katz was introduced to the Newspaper Club after the current club members had organized and produced the finished newspaper (The Old Growth Gazette). Mr. Katz has thrown out some ideas, and suggested some local advertisers; however, no follow-up has occurred.
I fear that credit is being given where credit is not due. If you examine The Old Growth Gazette there is an article on the first page that states who started the newspaper, and who is involved. Mr. Katz did not help organize or coordinate the newspaper; however, he has made an attempt to be involved. These are the members of the Newspaper Club, and the people who have made a conscious effort to get the Old Growth Gazette started: Faculty Advisor Ruth Moon, President Robert Combs, Vice President Phillip Neel, Secretary Katelyn Isaacson, and club members Chris Knight, Sebastian Kassim Huggins, Colleen DePerna, and Peter Stringall. These are the true members who should be receiving credit for The Old Growth Gazette.
Thank You
Sincerely,
Katelyn Isaacson
In the beginning of the article you stated, "Katz and other students formed the Newspaper Club." The Newspaper club was started, and the newspaper was almost finished before Robert and Mr. Katz met. This sentence should state: Robert Combs and other students formed the Newspaper Club, or several students formed the newspaper club. You also stated that, "The academic advisor of the newspaper retired and the newspaper dissolved. "This could possibly be misunderstood. The academic advisor resigned from the Newspaper Club, but still teaches at CR. You also stated that, "Robert Combs tried to restart the paper on his own for three semesters." He did not try to start the paper on his own, he was simply involved with the newspaper club. You also stated that "Combs and Katz were introduced at a student council meeting." This is not true. Robert and Mr. Katz met in the CR Library, the president of the ASCR, Sebastian Kassim Huggins, introduced them. Mr. Katz said in the article, "As organizers and coordinators of the paper, we have no time to write stories." I would like this to be retracted from the article. Mr. Katz was introduced to the Newspaper Club after the current club members had organized and produced the finished newspaper (The Old Growth Gazette). Mr. Katz has thrown out some ideas, and suggested some local advertisers; however, no follow-up has occurred.
I fear that credit is being given where credit is not due. If you examine The Old Growth Gazette there is an article on the first page that states who started the newspaper, and who is involved. Mr. Katz did not help organize or coordinate the newspaper; however, he has made an attempt to be involved. These are the members of the Newspaper Club, and the people who have made a conscious effort to get the Old Growth Gazette started: Faculty Advisor Ruth Moon, President Robert Combs, Vice President Phillip Neel, Secretary Katelyn Isaacson, and club members Chris Knight, Sebastian Kassim Huggins, Colleen DePerna, and Peter Stringall. These are the true members who should be receiving credit for The Old Growth Gazette.
Thank You
Sincerely,
Katelyn Isaacson
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Katelyn Isaacson
posted 1/30/08 @ 2:29 PM PST
The Old Growth Gazette appreciates the Lumberjack's cooperation.
Thank You
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