Our first entry in our weekly series looking at the story behind the article as yold by the reporter. This week: Emily Gleason commenting on her article “Recycling bins finally come to The Edge“. – ed
Hi! Excuse me? Excuse me….Hi, My name is Emily Gleason and I’m writing an article for Temple News…could I ask you a few questions?
Sure words are powerful, but I seriously doubt that I’d have any student opinion in my last article had it not been for my athletic coordination or strategic self placement. Yes, when I needed student opinion from Edge residents, I stalked that catwalk of asphalt leading to the building like a German Sheppard watchdog patrolling her turf. Like a hunter I watched, selected, and pounced upon my prey-harvesting precious opinions and priceless quotes. Often, these residents would shy away from this strange girl with the funny hair and discrete note pad. After all, didn’t our parents teach us not to talk to strangers? As for the ones who dared, they doled out their personal information in Dixie plastic spoons, and gave opinions that were just as shallow. Are we that unsure of ourselves that we are afraid to give our full name with our thoughts? People are too wishy-washy, when asked a question, they give a trailing answer and then look to their friend for the rest.
