Everyone makes mistakes

“At Monday night’s Senate meeting, I made a statement during our State Colleges Conference presentation saying that the Peru State Times must have prior approval from the PSC administration before publishing, and that they must also publish the opposing point of view in their opinion articles.

After further research, the original information presented, requiring approval and opposing articles, was proven to be false.

I am making this statement to correct those statements in our presentation. Peru State Times neither needs approval from the PSC administration for articles reflecting poorly on the school or its affiliates, nor is required to publish two sides to opinions.

I apologize for the incorrect information and take full responsibility for correcting that statement.”

­—Jacob Rissler, 

CSC Student Association President

The Eagle see’s Mr. Rissler’s accountability as a step in the right direction, and hope that we can foster a better relationship with the student government in the future.

The myth that has been propagated is that The Eagle has, for want of a better phrase, “an axe to grind” against the student government. It is simply that: a myth.

While the editorial is not always actively supportive of the decions made by the student government, we are also not obligated to take a supportive role.

When a person gains a celebrity status, they are instantly thrust into the public eye. Every action they make from then on, from their personal behavior to the money they spend, becomes the subject of public interest.

The same can be said for an elected official, be it the mayor of a small town or the leader of a student government.  Journalists serve as watchdogs for society, ensuring that the public is informed about the decisions these elected officials make and the money that they spend.

If you are elected to a government, you are a public official, and your actions are always subject to scrutiny.