Resolution 95-15: GETTING IT WRITE

Number 95-15
Description The Shorthorn reserve one page in each edition of The Shorthorn exclusively for the coverage of events sponsored by student organizations
Authored by Unknown
Sponsored by Unknown
Date Submitted Tuesday, October 3, 1995
Committee Academic Affairs
Result n/a
Remarks FAILED - No further information is available about this resolution.
Whereas The fundamental goal of journalism should be clear, concise, accurate and objective dissemination of information to a general or specific audience; and
Whereas The student publication of the University of Texas at Arlington, known as The Shorthorn, whose specific audience is the body of students at said institution, should be subject to the goal of journalism; and
Whereas Human error inhibits the achievement of said goal, consequently promoting the communication of erroneous information; and
Whereas The communication of erroneous information is displeasing to the audience of students of UTA, who provide $420,347.00 of financial support toward the publication of the The Shorthorn through Student Service Fees.
Be It Further Resolved That The Shorthorn reserve one page in each edition of The Shorthorn exclusively for the coverage of events sponsored by student organizations; and
Be It Further Resolved That That the articles be co-authored by a Shorthorn staff writer and a member of the organization sponsoring the event; and
Be It Further Resolved That That this service be provided at no additional cost to the organization; and
Be It Further Resolved That That this resolution take effect immediately.