Re: We are more than just an opinions page

I hope the Racquet realizes the condescending and self-absorbed tone of the piece entitled "We are more than just an opinions page."  

Referring to your work as "our fine publication" is, in my opinion, bad form.  One thing I've learned from my music professors here at UW-L is that you don't announce your next piece to the audience as "a great tune."  You let them decide if it's good or not.  

Similarly, the self-congratulatory tone of the third paragraph is laughable.  It's good you point out that UW-L doesn't have a journalism program, because occasionally I will read an article that is repetitive and uses poor grammar and style.  If you take a great deal of pride in the final product each week, I  recommend finding an English major to read some of your articles before publication.  Many of your writers are good at their craft, but every once in a while I find a piece that could have used heavy revision.

Perhaps the most irritating point in your piece is when you snidely remark, "Imagine that!"  If you want to argue your paper is not biased, fine.  However, do not insult me as a reader with such patronizing language.

You conclude with, "We appreciate your readership."  If that's true, do not address your readers this way in the future.