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To the editors of our most embarrassing periodical.
You have drawn a color line around the candidates of this year’s election. It’s true. Anyone who observed the SGA 2002 debates, in which the candidates were selected for endorsement by The Cardinal, could see they were so puzzled about the positions they aspire to fill, that they could barely convey any knowledge of the jobs whatsoever, much less how improvements could or should be made.
The Louisville Cardinal has chosen sides with the candidates they feel will do the job white, I mean, right. There selections show quite clearly that they were less concerned about substantive issues (such as policies and procedures that affect the quality and atmosphere on this campus) and far more concerned with correcting what they feel was a grave mistake; Last year they endorsed four Black candidates who all won their races. After this, the defenders of “the tradition” put a wire out. Never again, as long as we can help it.
Yes, the message is quite clear. The Cardinal would rather face ridicule than allow a repeat of what the benefactors of white supremacy (including their sheepish and guilt-ridden liberal captives) most assuredly considered a catastrophe. Diversity? … Yeah right! Those “so-called” supporters and promoters of pop-culture’s social catch phrase completely closed ranks when faced with the realities of Diversity.
This “co-dependent” rag’s unethical practices have intensified over the course of the past few weeks.
It should be no surprise that Mr. Marlin holds the confidence of The Cardinal, let’s face it, he’s “dreamy?” So dreamy in fact, that the editor-in-chief of the Pigeon (no offense to birds intended), in a futile attempt to save him from public embarrassment, gave cutie-pie a chance to spout off a campaign speech!
Then, as if it wasn’t disgustingly obvious before, in the face of monumental strides towards changes in the cirrocumuli structure, tenure review process, bringing the provost to senate meetings to update senators on the university plan, the editors select for endorsement a person whose claim to fame was the sneak preview of “Joe Dirt.” Thanks, but no thanks. Their selection for EVP… unworthy of criticism! Mr. Gray (the SGA beat writer) exposes his colleagues for what they are: “the selections were not lily white”, but in any case, the closest to white got the bid. They did the best they could with what they had.
As for you, Ms. Stich, I could spot your tactics from a mile away! Don’t try to cuddle up next to me because you consider what I said last issue more “acceptable.” I don’t need your acceptance and I spit on your “kudos”. I will not be turned against my Brother, no matter what divisive tactics are thrown my way. I agree whole-heartedly with James’ statement and commend him for doing what his job compelled him to do. It would be wise for the students of this university to follow his example and speak their minds when the opportunities surface. Right-on Brother!
The runaway President, the administration leftovers, any SGA candidate, and now this public restroom quality paper have been put on notice.
Emerging from the depths of academia is a new breed of Black scholars who are no longer content with learning sophisticated analyses of slavery and its effects. This paper has had opportunities to improve, but has failed miserably. We will not let this ride. We will not stand by and let these pitiful excuses for journalists narrate our lives from their Eurocentric speculative perspective. As of right now, the line is drawn.
One final comment: I’m sure my words will cause people to claim I’m a racist of some sort. Some may even think that I carry hate in my heart.
Well, to those of you having similar thoughts, remember this: we didn’t start this race war, but we will decide when it is over and under what conditions. In other words, we want victory and unconditional surrender.
No negotiations, no compromises!
Stacy Brooks is the Executive Vice President for the Student Government Association and a guest columnist for The Cardinal.
