None of these events were on the front page of the Cavalier Daily . I know the arguments that will be made against putting wire service stories on the front page. Most importantly, many newspapers want a local angle on stories on the front page. This fear is erroneous. Readers are often far more willing to consider tough issues than editors think they are.
Readers deserve to be given the news that is truly important.
Wars and impeachments are important. I will hazard the guess that more people might be affected by a war than by an account of drinking at a football game. I am, however, saying that news of a near-war in the Middle East is more important. When there is only a certain amount of space on the front page, the most important news should be covered. With some care, caution and creativity, local content can be added to an AP story.