TO THE EDITOR:
My recent reading of Jalynn Harris’ article, “On Black Herstory Month,” left me confused and a little offended. Despite the fairly radical views espoused in the article, I do not have an ideological bone to pick since I assume the free expression of UNC students is a central part of The Daily Tar Heel’s mission. Instead, I take issue with the article’s style, which oftentimes seemed to be more at home in an esoteric academic journal. If this were an isolated incident there would be little cause for concern, but articles similar in style are published with alarming frequency.
The editorial board fails students when it frequently allows writing that is only decipherable to a narrow segment of the student body with sufficient experience in a specific subject area. The DTH has an obligation to shed the air of intellectual elitism and make its writing to all students.
Jacob Olliffe
Junior
Business
