While reading The Chronicle's article about Richard Burr's potential run for U.S. Senate, I noticed a common Chronicle tactic: quoting University of North Carolina at Charlotte professor of political science, Ted Arrington. While I am thrilled to see that The Chronicle performs background research, I am extremely disappointed in its selection of a quote-worthy professor. The Chronicle consistently relied upon Arrington's quotes throughout the U.S. Senate race in North Carolina, rarely exploring the opinions of other distinguished professors-and it continues the trend now. The Duke students who write for The Chronicle are capable of doing better work. There is no need to rely on one single source when a plethora of others exist.
Sarah Hawkins
Trinity '04
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