Metropolitan reporter inaccurate

Editor,

This letter serves to express my sincere disappointment in the accuracy of your publication. The information given in faith to Mr. Swanson (Metropolitan reporter Perry Swanson) was taken out of context and not correctly stated. (Nov. 7 issue, page 5)

It is, needless to say, inappropriate to paraphrase the comments of an individual interviewed and to then place this in quotes. In the future, to avoid this conflict I will only respond to those questions delivered to the SACAB office in writing and only in like format. That is to say, if after consideration I choose to respond.

To speak to specific inaccuracies, I would like to note the entire third and fourth paragraphs. In my interview with Mr. Swanson I did refer to requests made of me to alter the method of practice regarding specific duties allocated to the chair position; however, I further informed him that we as a committee resolved whatever differences has (sic) arisen out of differing ideas about how this practice was handled previously.

Furthermore, I must bring to your attention that the meeting called for Oct. 24 related to the discussion of a single item and was conducted in executive session (as the item discussed is covered by privilege). To suggest that Metropolitan staff learned of the subject matter of the meeting is call into (sic) question the integrity and moral character of the all the (sic) SACAB members. I find this highly inflammatory and extremely offensive.

I feel that The Metropolitan has failed in its duty to provide to the students at your college fair and accurate information about operations at Auraria. I honestly discussed with Mr. Swanson the past existence of conflict and the truth about its resolution and was disappointed and angered by the article that resulted.

I shall strongly consider any further interviews with any staff member of you publication, and I will encourage others to do the same, because of this experience.

Melissa Ramirez
SACAB chairwoman