I only wish I had a mailbag brimming with letters, with queries, with leads. Instead I’ve got a sticky-note collage framing my loaded e-mail inbox, scraps of paper and labeled, colored archived reminders of news we’ve found fitting. But as our staff pours itself into each paper, coaxing each word of copy into columns, I don’t want these words to become static.
That’s where you come in, dear reader.
Drum off a response. Question an article, a column, some word choice. Question us. I open my electronic mailbag for you (and from you, really), because, as former Chronicle editor Seyward Darby wrote, a good paper should be more than just words on a page. Besides, we’ve often got a mouthful—let us hear what you’ve got to say.
—Chelsea Allison
4 responses so far ↓
Kevin Lacy // April 20, 2008 at 4:50 pm
The Washington Post has an Op Ed from a Chinese National student about a protest by pro Tibet students and Chinese students . Ms. Wang has stated that after her interaction with her own countrymen, she has received death threats, had her parents’ address revealed, had the Chinese Communist government involved and feels her person to be in danger prompting Duke University Police to begin a protection detail. Are these actions by the pro Chinese students not acts of Terrorism and illegal ? Do they not show ample need for investigation by local and National Law Enforcement ? Homeland Security and the FBI should prosecute anyone who posts threats while in this country whether it be online, through the Duke University sites or in writing. Chinese Nationals and any other foreign student or Visa holder are liable for deportation when laws are violated. Death Threats and intimidation are acts of Terrorism and can not be tolerated. The University must act and contact Federal Authorities to seek the parties out so they may be prosecuted and deported. No American citizen has the right to threaten harm, certainly visiting foreign students must lose their visas by violating the law, even to one of their own countrymen, while in the US. Duke must Act.
Jack // May 29, 2008 at 1:35 am
Dear Madam,
As I quench my thirst for all things Duke with the Chronicle´s online edition, I yearn for a more tactile experience. Would it be possible, perhaps, to receive a copy of the Chron via mail? Please send to APM c/o Sra. Tombacco, Juramento 3436, Belgrano R., Ciudad Autonima Bs. As., Argentina.
Much thanks for your keen journalism and hard work.
Kind regards,
Jack
Dear Jack,
Thanks so much for your inquiry. I’ve spoken to our Advertising Director, Chrissy Beck, about this, and I’m told we don’t offer international subscriptions. To our knowledge, we haven’t even gotten requests for them in the past. We do mail subscriptions (both once-a-week and every day) first class, which means they probably arrive just a few days after publication if you find yourself back in the States soon.
Thanks,
Chelsea
Stephanie Scovell // May 31, 2008 at 7:26 pm
This message is in response to Kristin Butler’s article about NCCU and Ms. Magnum. While it is understandable that she may be upset with Ms. Magnum’s actions, she should not make accusations about my alma mater as a whole. We understand she is protected by freedom of speech, but we cannot judge an university by one of its students. I am sure Duke has graduated its share of students who abuse drugs and alcohol, who are liars, and who are criminals. Most people who graduate from NCCU are law-abiding, productive citizens. Ms. Magnum may very well turn out to do the same. When I completed my degree and when Ms. Butler completed hers, did she read anywhere in her paperwork that she must be law-abiding and not abuse drugs in order to receive her degree? When did they start requiring background checks as part of graduation requirements?While Ms. Magnum did violate the honor code, she did complete the degree requirements and she should have been granted a diploma. Ms. Butler should be careful about passing judgments on people and an university. After all, who is she to judge?
Karl Sheffield // August 7, 2008 at 6:44 pm
Chelsea Allison;
Dear Chelsea; I was a sports reporter and an assistant editor (or associate) for the Chronicle 1951-54. Over the years I have enjoyed keeping up with the Chronicle from time to time. Comparing the Chronicle of today with my day is like comparing the Apple G3 to #2 pencil and a Big Chief tablet. We set lead type, were weekly, were dependent on and “coached” by the university. I have copies of the 1954 Chronicle and it reads like a pre-high-school weekly reader. We did our best.
I am very proud of The Chronicle, Duke, and I am most thankful that I graduated back when we did not have to be as smart as you and your fellow students to do so.
BIRG. Basking In Reflected Glory.
GODUKE, Karl
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