Letter to the editor: KU mourns the loss of fellow student
Dear Keystone,
I am disappointed and angered by the article titled “KU mourns the loss of fellow student” printed in the Feb. 11th edition of The Keystone, I would like to point out the second paragraph of this article, and the preceding sentence in case you missed it:
“…his credentials proved that he would have been successful. His looks, however, told a different story. He was a lanky 26-year-old, often wearing his dirty blonde hair in a ponytail, and always attired in tie-dye which could be described as his own personal uniform.”
Not only is the paragraph unnecessary for such an early spot in the article, it is offensive. The suggestion that his looks determine his chance for success is a sophomoric assumption based in an outdated cultural bias. Your word choice is less than complimentary and your mention of a ponytail and tie-dyes as a way to discredit Andy’s potential is a gross oversimplification of character.
I understand that you were working with a lack of usable information, and that this makes writing an article quite challenging. This does not excuse poor journalism.
Sincerely,
Jordan Weagly
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