Last week the newspaper took quite a beating after reporting on possible homecoming tampering allegations.
Students took to social media and thewichitan.com in a hostile and aggressive way to express how they felt about their reporting.
This is not directed at everyone, so please do not think this is just a general attack based on my affiliation, but for those who took the time out of their day to bully, demean and attack other people.
And not just the Wichitan as a newspaper, but personal attacks on the people who contributed to the information being exposed. Are you serious? I understand sometimes people don’t agree with things that are printed, and that’s fine, but what gives anyone the right to say such hateful things to anyone?
I don’t care who you are, some of the things I read were not only embarrassing, but I also found myself sad that this kind of intolerance and disrespect is going on right here, at a campus I love, a place I have been proud to call my university.
I have been at MSU four years, and I don’t think I have ever seen such a slam on anyone in my entire time here.
October is anti-bullying month. A month we recognize and remember the serious affects bullying has on people.
Based on the reactions I have read it seems some have forgotten this.
Which to be honest, is a little weird for me, since October is also Halloween, a time for anyone to be anything they want to be. So out of every month, this month should be the least likely to have a bullyfest. Rant over.
Last week my column could be taken a little childish based on my multiple “Mean Girl” references, for that I am sorry, but the message remains the same.
The behavior is sending such a horrible message to students. If you voice opposition against a big enough organization, you will be targeted and hated by everyone, so keep in place.
MSU prides itself on “It’s My University” but how can that be true if students can’t even voice how they feel about something to other students or fight for something they truly believe in if they are going to be destroyed by peers for doing just that?
Renee spoke up for something she believed in, whether that is something you agree with or not, she should not be attacked for doing that.
Sigma Kappa also experienced bullying this week. Just because it was directed at more than just a single person doesn’t make it any less hurtful.
This month, take a step back and try and remember what terrible things have come from bullying and ask yourselves what good will come from saying something hateful.
Last Friday I wore purple to show I support a world without bullying. Today I still stand by that message. And hope people will take the time and think before they post or comment something.
Sticks and stones my break your bones, but in actuality, words do too. So think before you speak, text or tweet.