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This is not a trivial concern, as unfortunate as this may be for the rest of us. It contains, though, a degree of pessimism which is unwarranted. This is not an insurmountable obstacle. Firstly: student activists who recognize the problem and wish to resolve it can do so with just a bit of brainstorming and some effort. Secondly: student activists who recognize the problem but do not wish to resolve it confuse me.

The relationship between student media and the University’s Media Relations department is an inherently conflicted one. While student journalists take measures to seek out unique stories, Media Relations sees the effectiveness of its role diminished by potentially negative stories or…