A successful letter to the editor on the Opinion pages of The Gonzaga Bulletin is one that causes a certain course of action to be pursued or belief to be accepted. For The Bulletin, the Opinion pages are an origin for discussion. Whenever a letter is considered for publication, the question, "Will this encourage discussion and further thought on campus?" must be asked.
Below are some guidelines regarding letters to the editor.
• As a general rule, The Bulletin will remove profanity that is gratuitous or used for shock value from letters to the editor. In certain situations, limited profanity may be used. When evaluating the use of profanity, editors will consider:
Is the use necessary and appropriate for the meaning of the letter? Is the use in good taste or disrespectful? Is the profanity used minimally when necessary?
• As a rule, ad hominem arguments are unacceptable. Criticism should be focused on topics, facts and ideas, NOT other writers or members of our community.
• All letters to the editor must be signed by the actual author(s) of the letter. Letters may be submitted on behalf of groups, clubs, departments or organizations but still must have a signature from the author. The Bulletin will not accept letters submitted anonymously or under a pseudonym.
• The deadline for letters each week is 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Opinions in The Bulletin represent the views of the writers and do not necessarily reflect those of the faculty, administration or student body of Gonzaga University.
Letters may be mailed to: Gonzaga Bulletin 502 E. Boone Ave. MSC 2477 Spokane, WA 99258
OR
bulletin@gonzaga.edu
Please direct questions or comments to bulletin@gonzaga.edu or (509) 323-6826.
