2008 Woodie Awards
Letter to the Editor: Students still scolding the Patriot
Issue date: 5/23/07 Section: Editorial
The Northeastern Patriot report on the Ujima Scholars Program and subsequent letter ("The Patriot fires back," May 9), by Dave Moberg, was grossly misguided to say the least - overtly prejudice to say the most. Not only was the original article that sparked this discourse completely erroneous, it has also painted a false image of the Ujima scholars.
The Patriot's stance is "students, regardless of race, should not be admitted to a university if they do not meet the academic standards the rest of the school must adhere to." This stance would be noteworthy if college admission was solely based on SAT scores. While colleges and universities have SAT requirements in place, it is not the defining factor for admittance. Schools take a holistic approach during the admissions process in order to procure a class of students that will socially, culturally and intellectually enrich the university.
This partial scholarship is not an invisibility cloak that can be draped around these students to protect them. If these students cannot meet their requirements once admitted, no amount of assistance can keep them here.
The Ujima Scholars, especially the scholars of 2008, have proven the university gambled wisely by investing in the program. The group of diverse students has inclusively enriched campus life and intellectual discourse at Northeastern. Can the same be said about the writers and supporters of The Patriot? I wouldn't bet on it.
-Paolo Mesadieu is a junior international affairs and political science major.
The Patriot's stance is "students, regardless of race, should not be admitted to a university if they do not meet the academic standards the rest of the school must adhere to." This stance would be noteworthy if college admission was solely based on SAT scores. While colleges and universities have SAT requirements in place, it is not the defining factor for admittance. Schools take a holistic approach during the admissions process in order to procure a class of students that will socially, culturally and intellectually enrich the university.
This partial scholarship is not an invisibility cloak that can be draped around these students to protect them. If these students cannot meet their requirements once admitted, no amount of assistance can keep them here.
The Ujima Scholars, especially the scholars of 2008, have proven the university gambled wisely by investing in the program. The group of diverse students has inclusively enriched campus life and intellectual discourse at Northeastern. Can the same be said about the writers and supporters of The Patriot? I wouldn't bet on it.
-Paolo Mesadieu is a junior international affairs and political science major.
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Mike
posted 5/23/07 @ 10:09 AM EST
Erm, her name is Paola.
Buster Jolline
posted 5/23/07 @ 2:01 PM EST
Every week there's a letter to editor in here about Dave Moberg and nobody seems interested in asking the most pressing question: How did a 12-year-old get into Northeastern?
JALLDAY
posted 5/23/07 @ 4:41 PM EST
Dave is the most popular kid on campus
Christian
posted 5/24/07 @ 12:52 PM EST
Why don't we just condemn anything a white kid says that involves minorities as a racist? Therefore, we automatically dismiss his arguments by creating a straw man argument, saying that his comments are racist. (Continued…)
Dave Katragadda
posted 11/18/08 @ 7:28 PM EST
Amazing to see people get so upset by so little
Rob
posted 11/19/08 @ 9:40 AM EST
From Moberg's blog...Under the heading,
"Nigga Whaaaat? Driving the race car into a brick wall of common sense."
"You want to stop racism? Then tell southern white rednecks and inner city black gangstas and non-english-speaking lawn parking hispanics to shut the fuck up and stop emulating the most damaging racial stereotypes possible. (Continued…)
Kevin F
posted 11/19/08 @ 11:00 AM EST
Get over yourselves people, it is called 'the free press' for a reason. That is why we can have openly racist conservative radio talkshow hosts stay on the air. (Continued…)
Eric Bringardner
posted 11/19/08 @ 12:23 PM EST
Paola,
As editor in chief of the NU Patriot, I'd like to tell you that the writers and supporters of our publication have "enriched campus life and intellectual discourse" here at Northeastern by devoting time towards bringing the politicaly conservative voice to campus. (Continued…)
Rob
posted 11/19/08 @ 3:14 PM EST
If by sarcastic you mean blatantly racist, Husky, then certainly. You guys sure do a great job at making yourselves look stupid though. That's how people should converse, right? Someone brings up a valid point, so you undercut your previously posted statements about how you're not homophobic by childishly insulting that person in the most offensive way you can think of?
Joe Husky
posted 11/19/08 @ 4:20 PM EST
Rob, what did Moberg say about your mom to get your panties all up in a bunch?
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