Editorial Mailbag
Formal response from the Editor-in-Chief to “Fake off: SU dropping studies for sports?”
Written by Rachel Rigdon, Editor-in-Chief
In issue 16 of the Southwestern University Megaphone, we printed a satirical debate on the Backpage about the protection of sports on campus. These articles, written by first-years Andrew Dornon and Remy Robertson, have led to several comments which I felt warranted a formal response.
First of all, I would like to […]
Professor Juhl Responds to Hughes’s “Study Uncovers Pay Equalities”
Written by Kathleen Juhl
[Link to the Original Article: Study Uncovers Pay Inequalities]
Dear Joshua,
I am not surprised at all by this disparity. In these financially
difficult times, I hope the university will prioritize pay equity and
pay raises on all levels, faculty and staff. I would not want, however,
for staff, who make much smaller salaries than […]
Dr. McClendon Responds to Hughes’s “Study Uncovers Pay Inequalities”
Written by Dr. Thomas McClendon
[Link to the Original Article: Study Uncovers Pay Inequalities]
This is a serious problem that should be addressed as fairly and as
quickly as possible. Perhaps if senior staff whose salaries exceed
$150,000 per year were to accept a 10% pay cut, the necessary funds to
address this gap could be found quickly.
At the same […]
Dr. Selbin Responds to Hughes’s “Study Uncovers Pay Equalities”
Written by Dr. Eric Selbin
[Link to the Original Article: Study Uncovers Pay Inequalities]
I would simply note that whatever artifacts contributed to this
deplorable situation, it would seem clear and compelling what should
be done to rectify this–the University needs to move swiftly to both
correct this situation and make appropriate amends, including back pay
and apology, where appropriate. While […]
Letter to the Editor Questions Whether SU Is Doing Their Best to go Green
Written by Walker Lukens
Megaphone Guest Writer
The excitement of being back at SU for a new semester always dissolves into the frustration of being back at a school with an enormous workload.
This is particularly frustrating given SU’s new limitations on printing at the computer labs. This is being done in an […]
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