Now, more than six months after this all began, readers finally know what happened. Had the C-J been quicker to report what happened, the wrath of the readers would have justifiably only been directed at Forde. Now, because of the length of time that elapsed between the incident and the explanation, many readers are wondering why the response took so long. Long gone are the days when the newspaper was the only way people had to learn what was going on in their community and the world around them. Radio, television and internet news is so prevalent that newspapers have to compete in order to keep their readers attentions, and subscriptions.
Readers have to feel they can trust what they are reading.
This trust has to be proved at all levels - from each reporter, from each editor, and from the entire paper. While not denying that this type of adolescent behavior still exists, it is very easy to overlook the positive aspects of Greek life. Fraternities promote leadership, community service, and active involvement in University events. Fraternities offer students a chance to make lasting friendships and form business connections for future success after college. Fraternities offer students a chance to make connections in academic life that can lead to better grades and graduation rates.