Supper Writer wrote on Apr 20, 2006 12:55 PM:
" It's amazing how little some people do research before responding. The university DOES NOT give the SS any money at all. It is completely funded by advertisors. UWL agreed to allow us distribution with no strings attached. It is great now how the school has backed down completely and allowed us to continue our normal distribution numbers, along with the over 50 new locations all around town. Check the news tracker in Wednesday's Tribune for all the victorius details. "
Student reader contd. wrote on Apr 9, 2006 2:31 AM:
" ...I understand that as a Student publication, some people feel that the Second Supper should be more careful about the material that it prints. I don't think this is necessary. If you don't like what you read, don't read it. This should be true for any publication, especially on a college campus. "
Student reader wrote on Apr 9, 2006 2:31 AM:
" I'm a UW-L student and I support the Second Supper. A campus should be a place for free speech, even if people disagree with things that are said. Less than a week ago, there was a group of people on campus distributing anti-abortion material. In addition to pro-life messages, members of this group made statements that directly attacked minority groups, including homosexuals, moslems, and blacks. These were not made as jokes, as in the Second Supper, but as serious insults, and no one could do anything about it, because the people had the right to free speech.... "
Vic wrote on Apr 7, 2006 10:55 AM:
" Everyone-GET A LIFE! "
UW-L Student wrote on Apr 7, 2006 8:39 AM:
" I just dont get some people. You say this paper is fine, blah blah blah. As a white person, which I am sure most of you are who commented, you dont know what its like to be a minority, and see these racist things come out of that paper. It angers me that people are still like this, racist, I know its never going to disappear, but we don't need papers like this to just add to it. "
aurose wrote on Apr 7, 2006 7:59 AM:
" Lastly, the paper is not the cause of the lack of diversity at UWL. We've been behind on the 2008 plan since before the Second Supper. It is a result of what we cannot offer international students or just the diverse community. Our PR for diversity is lacking and did you ever think the chance of students coming here might be the result of cost? Do you know how much it costs for out-of-state/international students?? Instead of spending so much money on a staduim that we can hardly fill as it is... how about sending that money into scholarships for internationals to come here?? What about that??? We're so wrapped up in the staduim and other projects, all we do is up the tuition and forget the students! "
aurose wrote on Apr 7, 2006 7:59 AM:
" Censorship is bull. We think we need to live in this ideal, happy world with no profanity, no alcohol, no violence, etc. etc. etc. But I hate to tell you this, it exists. And why not give it a twist? Make it entertaining? Yes violence, profanity, etc. is bad. But it's here, right now, and what better way to manipulate the bad into good? We'll never be able to stop students from getting wasted and we'll never be able to change students who believe certain things. IF you hate it so much, why the hell are you reading the paper in the first place? Have you not looked at the Easter board on campus every Easter? Check out how open-minded students are, then come back and review the paper. You'll be suprised about the racist comments made there. "
Aurose wrote on Apr 7, 2006 7:58 AM:
" Alright, this is what I have to say. First of all, the articles in the Second Supper are FICTIONAL. GET OVER IT. I too have been selected out in some of the articles, but I am not offended. Mainly because there is no truth in the paper. HELLO?!?! Can't you people get that? And since when do we all have to be ultra-conservative? What's the point? "Oh my! They incourage drinking!" You know what, it's not the Second Supper's fault that college students go get wasted every thursday. And did you know, that The Racquet use to have bar adds too? "
Luthier wrote on Apr 6, 2006 10:43 PM:
" Censorship is a reflection of society's lack of confidence in itself.
Think for yourself. Question Authority. "
Another Student wrote on Apr 6, 2006 10:23 PM:
" Anyone who reads SS knows it's only satire. Not only students read it, but many of my non student friends as well. Gullo and the other writers are clever, witty, and intelligent! The next thing UWL is going to do is ban comedy central b/c of the Daily Show! People, lighten up. If you don't like it, don't read it. The greatest thing about America is that we can say what we want ANYWHERE!!! Oh, and by the way, All this craziness is just going to make SS more popular! "
alumni wrote on Apr 6, 2006 2:33 PM:
" Some people just do not have nothing better to do. Yes, you have "freedom of speech," however, do you have any respect. Just because you are entitled to opinions don't you think, no pun intended, that you should "think before you speek." Of course some people are going to enjoy these views and opinions, but I am pretty sure they wouldn't enjoy it if it was about them. "
John wrote on Apr 6, 2006 1:54 PM:
" But this is on UW-L's property, so do they have the right to say where things may be distributed at on their property or must they accept any quatity of printed material dumped wherever a publisher decides to put it? "
BOB wrote on Apr 6, 2006 1:04 PM:
" The Second Supper is a refreshing outlook on the absurdity of life. The paper is very clever and fun to read,I attend UWL and I am happy that we have something to read other than The Racquet. Limiting their distribution is hypocritical and counter-intuitive. It is a college newspaper, ROCK ON SECOND SUPPER!!! Good Luck "
UW-L Alumni wrote on Apr 6, 2006 11:25 AM:
" Let's get one thing straight. Minorities already go elsewhere to get their education, and it's not because of any "Onion-offspring" newspaper. They don't attend UW-L because this area is far from culturally diverse. As someone who grew up in a major metropolitan area, prejudice is still very prevalent. If you are not a white, midwestern-native, you still very much may be subject to racial slurs and predjudices. I have heard more taboo racial references in in the last 5 years that I've lived here, than I did in my 21 years growing up in a larger community. Regardless how you feel about the opinions expressed in the Second Supper, do not pawn off the lack of diversity at UW-L, and the La Crosse-area in general, on this publication. "
Mandy wrote on Apr 6, 2006 11:23 AM:
" I think they should be on double secret probation... "
Why? wrote on Apr 6, 2006 10:54 AM:
" Why is a for profit publication being allowed free distribution on a state operated campus in the first place?
If they want to distribute their rag on campus, they should have to pay for the space.
It is also ironic that the school is trying to discourage binge drinking, yet permits this publication that is financed primarily by ads for bars that promote students to get drunk the cheapest.
"
Steve wrote on Apr 6, 2006 10:31 AM:
" I have to agree: The Second Supper paper is worthless. Bad language, and the people in the photos in the paper look like their drunk. "
BS, MS, PhD wrote on Apr 6, 2006 10:22 AM:
" So, all one has to do is qualify that "I don't mean to offend" to be able to offend. Where is political correctness (which is a form free speach censorship, and how does that play into the equation? I think Universities are such hypocritical institutions. They travel in what ever direction the wind blows. "
Lovitz wrote on Apr 6, 2006 9:29 AM:
" The publishers of the Second Supper do have the free speech right to say what they want, even if it is offensive. They do not have the right to demand public funding in order to say it. I recommend they sell some advertising and support themselves, if they are putting out a good product that people want to read it will survive. "
Don't make us think. wrote on Apr 6, 2006 8:17 AM:
" Heaven forbid we have to think about articles/issues and look deeper for the meaning of something between the lines. If you don't like the paper don't read it. In the interest of UW-L and its recruitment efforts let require everything, including stories and articles printed about it to go through a rigorous censoring process. I think a censor committee comprised of students, faculty, and regents should be formed. Go watch V for Vendetta. "
UW-L Student wrote on Apr 6, 2006 7:01 AM:
" As a minority attending UW-L I was shocked by the article. Actually, I am shocked, and disgusted about most of the articles written in there. I think that the Second Supper is worthless, and I'm glad the number of copies has decreased. I agree that it could put UW-L in a position where other minorites could go else where for a college education. "
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