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This is from the student newspaper at my school, they decided to interview us Tuesday morning:

When the president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Gordon Hinckley died Sunday at age 97, the effects of his death reached far beyond Salt Lake City, the religion's epicenter.

University students from the Latter-day Saints Student Association gathered Tuesday morning and spoke about their former president...

The expansion of the church reflects Hinckley's strong focus on missionary work, Katherine [X], communications junior and LDSSA member said.

"In our church that's sort of the cornerstone of our faith," she said. "What President Hinckley really did is allowed people in the world to gain a more honest understanding about the church..."

So, let me just get on my little soapbox about newspaper people.  Yeah, I am not too fond of them.  I opted OUT of the journalism program here after learning in the introductory course that it's not about telling the truth.  I know from my own experience that that is sadly the case, but I guessed I hoped for better in higher education.

Yes, I am interested in broadcasting, but we all know about nonverbals, and I personally find that a lot of the icky, sticky stuff goes on in the paper.  So yes, broadcasters are okay in my boat. 

Being the press-savvy lady that I am I had the reporter sign a little nifty agreement that I typed up.  I am fiercely protective of my word, myself, and the Church.  I am happy to see that he minded his p's and q's.  I had him sign that he would only use direct quotes, quotes in context, and that he would represent us in accordance to the values of the Church.  That is how I roll.  This kid was probably like, "what a b*tch." And he even had to call his boss, but he knew he had to sign the agreement in order to interview us.  So b*tch maybe, but smart all the same!

You are probably wondering, why so fierce? Well this paper is one of the boldest in the city, and it has quite the reputation.  It is polarized to the left, and not exactly supportive of religion.  With all of that and after reading a scathing, and not to mention dishonest report on Greeks on campus I had reasons to be wary.

To read the full article just shoot me an e-mail and I'd be happy to forward it to you!

Comments

[shan]

I think the article turned out really good -- thanks to you he really did mind his p's and q's and just stated the facts. I can just imagine the look of bewilderment on his face when you handed him the "contract". Bet that's never happened to him before!

[teresa]

You're so much more "with it" than I was at your age-
Thanks for being "fierce" and don't you wish that we had a little build in camera - so we could down load moments like that- I too would of loved to see the look on his face :}

[Keya]

Good for you

[Sara T.]

Always thinking!

Would you mind e-mailing me the whole article?

[Lisa Brown]

I have been off the computer for a little bit and catching up on your posts. I think you are awesome for standing firm and not letting them screw you over in their paper. I'd love to read the article too.

PS. That really was the most kissable squishy looking baby. And how cool about Scarlett coming to visit :).