Word: incidentally
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Daniela J. Lamas' article entitled "E-Mail Message Names Work Study Recipients" (News, Oct. 5) exhibits some of the defining traits of irresponsible journalism. I object both to Lamas' presentation of the facts and to the Crimson's choice to cover this incident in the first place.
Lamas asserts that "the lack of privacy regarding their financial aid status did not seem to bother most students affected." Did the Crimson conduct a poll of the affected students' reactions? None was cited. Apparently, Lamas bases her generalization on the opinions of four students quoted in the article, only...
However, the privacy of one fourth of the student body is a high price to pay for an informed public. Thanks to the Crimson's front-page coverage this unfortunate incident has been brought to the attention of the entire Harvard community. Now anyone with an ounce of tenacity can...
Homer said the error was an isolated incident.
Proctor Eric E. Paras said HUPD has said that yesterday's incident might be linked to robberies last year.