2nd Medill Undergrad Demands Dean 'Apologize'

The country's oldest media journal Editor and Publisher just published Medill senior Emily Vaugh's column demanding the dean either apologize or further explain his refusal to source his quotations.

Let's say Dean Lavine is telling the truth and the quotes are authentic. His use of anonymous quotes, even in such a column, was unnecessary and unprofessional, something Medill instills in its students. And his not being able to identify a source is a troubling journalistic matter. At the very least, he owes the Medill community an apology for setting a poor example of the quality of work that comes out of our school.

Editor and Publisher is read by academics in journalism and is sure to spark further discussion. We'll post that discussion as it comes today and in the coming days.