By Mondo Times editors
Boulder, Colorado USA
Posted on November 19, 2009 at 4:43pm

Fairfield Mirror in Hot Water over Misogynistic Humor Article

-- Following the publication of a profoundly misogynistic attempt at a humor piece in The Mirror, the editorial staff of the newspaper finds the water temperature rising:

"Editorial: Independence at Risk
November 10, 2009
By: Editorial Board

The Mirror has always striven to provide balanced, impartial coverage as the independent student newspaper of Fairfield. Now, after four students filed harassment complaints, the entire notion of The Mirror as an independent organization is in jeopardy.

We have always thought of ourselves as an outside organization contracted by the University. We are registered with the Connecticut Secretary of State and file taxes. We take no money from student fees, unlike other student organizations. The University provides us with an office and funds in exchange for 3,000 issues a week.

If we are truly independent, as the school lists us in its handbook, we should not be held to the school’s policies. Under our funding agreement with the University, we must abide by our own Code of Ethics and Code of Procedure. There is no reason to contractually obligate us to follow our own guidelines, then try to punish us with the University’s policy."

The full story:
http://fairfieldmirror.com/2009/11/10/editorial-independence-at-risk/

Go to the Fairfield University Mirror profile for more information about this newspaper, including background, ownership, links, ratings, and reviews.

To submit a Fairfield University Mirror review:

• Log in now if you are a Mondo Times member.
• If you are not a member, register for a free Mondo Times basic membership.

You can also see the latest Mondo Times media news & reviews.