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    Uncle MannyApr 7, 2012 at 9:19 am

    I graduated in 1979.33 years later it’s SOS.In the famous words of Steven Tyler,”It’s the same old song and dance.”

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    PJJan 20, 2012 at 4:30 am

    And, to the writer of the article (Monir), if I can give you one piece of advice – it’s unwise and in fact unethical for a journalist, even a student-journalist, to publicly advocate for or show support for a particular candidate, party, etc., especially in a comment box below what is supposed to be an objective news article!

    I understand that your response to ‘Jack’ was meant to demonstrate your conservative or Republican bona fides, but instead it tells the reader that he or she should be wary of any articles you write because there is a chance that either (a) you’re going to favorably cover Gov. Christie or Republicans or (b) unfavorably cover liberals or Democrats.

    Not a criticism but a piece of advice from a former student-journalist to a current student-journalist!

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      GothicTimesMonirFeb 1, 2012 at 7:25 pm

      I appreciate the advice PJ, but in respect to the ethical “dilemma,” there is none.

      The Society of Preofessional Journalists (SPJ) states that:

      Journalists should be free of obligation to any interest other than the public’s right to know.

      Journalists should:

      — Avoid conflicts of interest, real or perceived.
      — Remain free of associations and activities that may compromise integrity or damage credibility.
      — Refuse gifts, favors, fees, free travel and special treatment, and shun secondary employment, political involvement, public office and service in community organizations if they compromise journalistic integrity.
      — Disclose unavoidable conflicts.
      — Be vigilant and courageous about holding those with power accountable.
      — Deny favored treatment to advertisers and special interests and resist their pressure to influence news coverage.
      — Be wary of sources offering information for favors or money; avoid bidding for news.

      I always ask people to question my personal political opinions and my newswriting to simply look for evidence. I never let my opinion come into the way of newswriting, my job is to create a forum for open discussion and dialogue when it comes to certain issues.

      As long as I don’t show favoritism in my writing, or create a arguable scenario where there may be a conflict of interest, there is nothing wrong with expressing my personal opinions.

      I’ve written stores where I may not agree with the source, as well as, stories where I agree with my source. However, my job is to present both sides and not input any of my opinions in the story. I let the reader decide.

      I do, again, appreciate the advice though and will keep it in mind where I may someday personally question the objectivity of my writing.

      Best of luck to you, Patrick,

      Monir Khilla

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    PJJan 18, 2012 at 8:39 pm

    The bottom line for the students is this: if you don’t like the tuition increase or any of the other budgetary problems associated with NJCU, then you need to move your ‘informational picketing’ to Trenton! NJ politicians, both Democrats AND Republicans, have improperly managed this state for years. Local elected officials have staked their claims and have managed their municipalities in a similar, disastrous manner. Why haven’t you taken your complaints to the state house or to any of the numerous city halls throughout New Jersey?

    I am a former NJCU student who was active in campus activities and the overall politics of NJCU. I can tell you from first hand experience that the vast majority of students at this so-called university could care less about politics and/or social issues. Those that do care are wildly misinformed, led astray by disinformation in both the conservative AND liberal media, and in some instances, by their cultist obedience to professors like Dr. Calathes (and others). Having had my share of arguments with these individual professors for pushing what amounts to their opinion as if it were unmitigated fact, I can say that they have an intellectually crippling grasp over the minds of the younger, impressionable NJCU students. It’s a serious problem at NJCU and should be given as much attention as budget cuts or tuition increases.

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    JackDec 9, 2011 at 3:10 am

    This is silly. The State is broke. It’s reasonable to take a hit for the 4 years you are in college and then make it up in the future. NJCU is the most affordable university in NJ and you’re still complaining. When will people realize this is all union driven and has nothing to do with the students and only with the benefits teachers and other workers receive? I guess NJCU students have to learn early on in life that their voice will be used by those in power to benefit themselves. NJCU Unions clearly demonstrate that.

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      GothicTimesMonirDec 13, 2011 at 6:08 pm

      Jack

      I couldn’t agree more, believe it or not. I am a huge supporter of Governor Chris Christie. I did this story because the Unions wanted to have their fair say when it came to the Gothic Times.

      The previous issue (November 16, 2011) featured an interview with the Vice President of Administration and Finance. The Union wanted their side of the story to be told, as well.

      Monir Khilla

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        JackDec 15, 2011 at 3:34 am

        Thanks for the note!

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