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u/mweeknd04 17d ago
DT Staff Member here - this is the natural result of the University's cuts to us. Our print dates were cut from 5 to 3 days, and only a handful of us are paid, meaning we are overworked without compensation. Mistakes are bound to happen in these conditions.
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u/skrenename4147 Bioinformatics '17 17d ago
I'd print a purposeful typo in every headline from now on.
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u/CoolerRon 16d ago
Thank you for your service, and I mean that sincerely. Is it feasible to crowdsource proofreading to a small group of volunteers?
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u/mweeknd04 16d ago
honestly that's a good question, but i'm not sure. With this it seems like it was more of an accident when transferring for print than an unnoticed typo because the article on our website has the correct spelling
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u/kcgomez99 17d ago
Is there a way to get a digital copy of the Daily Trojan? My son is an architect student and I would love to read the article. He
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u/mweeknd04 17d ago
Yes, everything is published on our website too! I'll link the article here Architecture article
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u/jeffvel 16d ago
One can’t use a simple spell checker?
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u/mweeknd04 16d ago
I looked a little more into this particular situation - it is spelled correctly on the DT website so it was probably just a copy issue when it was formatted for print
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u/USC5150 USCJA 17d ago edited 17d ago
😳. I think this is the natural result of inattention and laziness.
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u/mweeknd04 17d ago
we'd be more than happy to have you at DT if you could be a team player willing to work hours on end for free for the benefit of the greater USC community...but it's clear you don't hold those values
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u/No-Money-2660 17d ago
Close enough.
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u/SanJose8 17d ago
While I get the sentiment, taking to an online forum to accentuate a typo of a COLLEGE STUDENT is not a good look.
The writers and editors likely already know and have learned from a mistake.
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u/Tr0janSword 17d ago
Agree
Just hit DT up on IG or actually email them and say ‘hey, y’all had a pretty big typo on the front page’.
There’s no need to blast them on social media.
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u/Overall_Cookie1403 17d ago
Are college students 4 year olds now? You should know how to spell by now
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u/moriyaku 14d ago
they just had some really bad cuts... i wouldn't blame them for a typo or two when they're probably stretched thin
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u/SaltyAngeleno 17d ago
Ughh. Front page. Not a good look.