Any member of the Vassar community who wishes to write an Opinions article must consult with the Opinions Editor. The length of an opinions article should not exceed 1,250 words. A contributor must comply with the standards as specified in part III. 5. The Miscellany News reserves the right not to print articles submitted. Writing Standards A. Responsibility of Contributor 1.
All contributors are responsible for checking all the facts stated in an article.
All contributors are responsible for backing up each allegation of fact. All contributors are responsible for backing up any accusations made against individuals or organizations within the Vassar community. No accusations made be made concerning issues that are not of public interest. A contributor may not commit libel or defamation in an article, unless the Courts have protected the form of libel with a defense. In order for defaming opinions to be printable, they must deal with a subject of public interest.