Difference between revisions of "TKS hearing"
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| − | On May 24, 2007, the [BIP] held a hearing for the editors of [TKS], in response to [Flunk Day Issue 2007]. The continued complaints about the against the paper for the [Jesus Fucking Christ] headline caused a "trial" to be held, discussing what corrective action might be taken. The meeting lasted for two hours, allowing both the plaintiffs and the editors a chance to speak their side. | + | On May 24, 2007, the [[BIP]] held a hearing for the editors of [[TKS]], in response to [[Flunk Day Issue 2007]]. The continued complaints about the against the paper for the [Jesus Fucking Christ] headline caused a "trial" to be held, discussing what corrective action might be taken. The meeting lasted for two hours, allowing both the plaintiffs and the editors a chance to speak their side. |
==Student Protest== | ==Student Protest== | ||
| − | Led by [Graham Troyer-Joy], sympathetic students gathered to protest the hearings. Around two dozen people showed up to support TKS in the meeting. They congregated outside the hallway to McClellan, passing out fliers and holding signs reading "Everyone Makes Mistakes" and "Knox Students for The Knox Student". Graham's contribution stated "Please don't fire my roommate." ([Tom Fucoloro]) Only a select number of students stayed through the entire trial, but many additional people stood outside for short sections of time, in support of the paper. | + | Led by [[Graham Troyer-Joy]], sympathetic students gathered to protest the hearings. Around two dozen people showed up to support TKS in the meeting. They congregated outside the hallway to McClellan, passing out fliers and holding signs reading "Everyone Makes Mistakes" and "Knox Students for The Knox Student". Graham's contribution stated "Please don't fire my roommate." ([[Tom Fucoloro]]) Only a select number of students stayed through the entire trial, but many additional people stood outside for short sections of time, in support of the paper. |
==The Verdict== | ==The Verdict== | ||
As of right now, the verdict is unknown. Information will be posted within 24 hours. | As of right now, the verdict is unknown. Information will be posted within 24 hours. | ||
Revision as of 20:17, 24 May 2007
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Day=Thursday, May 24, 2007
Time=4-6 PM
Place=McClellan Meeting Room
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On May 24, 2007, the BIP held a hearing for the editors of TKS, in response to Flunk Day Issue 2007. The continued complaints about the against the paper for the [Jesus Fucking Christ] headline caused a "trial" to be held, discussing what corrective action might be taken. The meeting lasted for two hours, allowing both the plaintiffs and the editors a chance to speak their side.
Student Protest
Led by Graham Troyer-Joy, sympathetic students gathered to protest the hearings. Around two dozen people showed up to support TKS in the meeting. They congregated outside the hallway to McClellan, passing out fliers and holding signs reading "Everyone Makes Mistakes" and "Knox Students for The Knox Student". Graham's contribution stated "Please don't fire my roommate." (Tom Fucoloro) Only a select number of students stayed through the entire trial, but many additional people stood outside for short sections of time, in support of the paper.
The Verdict
As of right now, the verdict is unknown. Information will be posted within 24 hours.
