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Editor:
With respect to the Sept. 24 article, "ASUA bylaws don't apply in all situations, senators say," the Undergraduate Senate would like to clarify some issues. First, the Arizona Revised Statute $38-431, Note 2 states, "In executive sessions, board of regents is permitted to deal with personnel matters, hear reports from staff, discuss contemplated actions, and debate policy." Because the issue the Senate discussed on Sept. 11 was both a personnel matter and contemplated action, the Senate is fully justified in conducting executive session.
Additionally, the Wildcat reporter who objected did so after the conclusion of executive session and later asked that the minutes be amended. The minutes were amended to include the objection on Sept. 18, despite the fact that the reason for the executive session was announced prior to that session.
The more serious issue, we believe, is the attempt at sensationalism and lack of journalistic integrity by the Wildcat. The article contains several quotes, none of which were actually said by the person to whom they are credited. Additionally, the quotes and sentiment taken out of context are equivalent to an accused person saying, "I am not guilty," but having the newspaper report, "The accused party said that he is...guilty."
Please make an effort to address these issues in future reporting of the Senate and perhaps use copy space to focus on the positive goals that the Senate has already reached.
Lauren C. Sliger
ASUA undergraduate senator
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