I am writing this letter to commend the Alligator on the way in which it reported the story “Fraternities charged with providing alcohol to minors.” Contrary to the way in which stories involving the Greek system are typically reported, this article displays the relevant conflicting viewpoints inherent in any news story. Hopefully the level of journalistic quality present in this story will continue to be present in all of the Alligator’s future news articles, particularly stories regarding events that are crucial to the daily lives of hundreds of young men. I applaud the effort to contact each of the relevant organizations.
While I’m disappointed that your newspaper sees fit to print a story regarding charges that, if it lacked the involvement of fraternities, would never have gotten the attention of the writers, I am proud that you saw fit to do it with some sense of journalistic responsibility. Now, when can I expect stories regarding the hundreds of non-Greek-affiliated UF students charged with alcohol-related crimes as well as those who face UF Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution sanctions?
