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Note from the Tuck Times
Dear Chris H.,
Thank you for your
recent
letter to the Tuck Times. It was brilliantly
funny and original. I am still laughing out loud.
The other day, I was daydreaming in class when I suddenly remembered your letter. I
burst out laughing and almost got thrown out of
Investments.
For the next ten minutes I
just couldn't manage to wipe this big shit-eating grin off my
face.
As you know, we take our
mission of seeking and reporting the truth very
seriously. Our editors and reporters are known
throughout the business community for cutting through
the fluff and asking the hard
questions. And our Editorials and Opinions sections
serve as the central forum for the community to discuss
the most critical issues at Tuck and in the larger world
of business. Of course you remember our
excellent reporting last year on issues as diverse as:
- Atrocious Food At Unconscionable Prices in Byrne:
This excellent piece of investigative journalism
should have won a Pulitzer. Sometimes shining
a bright light on the issues can make a real
difference in improving a community.
- Decision Science
Cheating Scandal (and subsequent Judicial Board
meltdown): in which 4 students were caught cheating
on a final exam but were given a slap on the wrist.
We reported the facts, which went a long way towards
dispelling the rumors that the light sentences were
issued in part because the students involved were
minorities.
- Moratorium on
Tuck Events At Dartmouth: Insightful coverage of
the circumstances leading up to Dartmouth's ban on
Tuck events taking place on College property.
Again, proof that shining a light on issues can
spark community action and meaningful change.
Our hard-charging Richard Mumby T'07 wasn't afraid
to take on this most sensitive of issues.
- Blatant
Violation of CDO/Student Confidentiality, Under Guise
of "Client Service": Our renowned
Opinions section served as the forum in which the
community debated the complex issues surrounding the
balance of recruiter needs and student rights.
Of course, we are
continuing this proud tradition of independent reporting
this year. In addition, we are constantly seeking
to utilize technology to spread the reach of our
message. From color photos to online features to
email headlines, we are on the cutting edge. We
are even considering publishing more than 3 issues this
year.
As you can probably imagine, running a student newspaper worthy of a top ten school
is stressful.
Your humorous letter was just what I needed to relieve
some of that stress. Sometimes it seems like the Tuck community
is all hard-nosed thought leaders...you reminded us that there
is an important role for humor as well.
Just remembered your letter again...and now I can't wipe
that shit-eating grin off my face! From one
newspaper man to another, Cheers!
The Tuck Times
Editor's Response:
Dear Ken,
Thanks for your note.
Most newspapers at other business schools seem merely to serve as
marketing tools for the school, rather than as
independent observers. We did some research and
turned up one school that publishes an issue right before their big diversity
conference in the fall, and then again right before
their accepted students weekend...can you believe that?
I bet their Dean has to approve each issue! Ha!
Take a look at some of
these rags:
The Tuck Times sits head and shoulders above these
rags...and truly sets the standard for truth-seeking and
intellectual risk-taking that is so important at Tuck.
Keep up the great work!
-Editor
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