TO THE EDITOR:
I was not aware that The Daily Tar Heel turned into a tabloid in the summer.
Last week, Andy Willard decided to question the propriety of former Student Body President Christy Lambden’s new position in the Chancellor’s Office. Willard accused Lambden of siding with administrators over students.
Let’s call it what it is: Willard’s vendetta. It’s one more bash on Lambden for his decision to avoid speaking to the University desk that Willard had been an assistant editor of for the last year. It’s the same desk that misquoted Lambden regularly without offers of clarification. It’s the same desk that sent a story to press that reported an administrator was cited for speeding on New Year’s Eve at 3:54 a.m. — allowing readers to jump to conclusions. The problem? It was 3:54 p.m. on New Year’s Day: rumors could have been avoided if the desk had read the source documents.
Christy led an administration that students can be proud of. His work on the sexual assault policy, leadership in auditing every student fee and his sensible platform earned the respect that student self-governance has here. I have no doubt Folt’s office was impressed by his commitment to students — not the rubber stamp he’s accused of holding. Christy Lambden worked for students, and he will continue to be the effective leader that admirably served us this year.
Congratulations, Christy. Continue to make us proud.
Connor Brady ‘14
Asheboro, N.C.
