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To the Editors of the Crimson
It is the responsibility of newspapers to provide accurate reporting, whether in the writing or printing of a story. The Crimson failed to do so in its article "Radcliffe Students Organize" (5/9/83). In this article about a planned women's social group on campus, the dues were stated as $150.00, rather than the approximated $15.00. I realize that this was a printing error and that a correction was printed in the May 10 issue of the paper. In fact, this correction was buried on page four in a very small box. Although this may be the standard procedure for corrections, in my opinion, it was insufficient in this instance. The zero added to the $15.00 made a mockery of the idea of a nonexclusive organization, and has caused many people to question the "real" objectives of the organizers.
The intention of the organizers is to establish an institution where Harvard/Radcliffe women can gather on a social basis and have the opportunity to meet other women on campus, as well as alumnae. It was with this purpose in mind that we suggested dues to be only $15.00, hoping that financial reasons would not exclude anyone. The misprint in the Crimson was an unfortunate start for a necessary and worthwhile organization, but hopefully will not provoke undue criticism of our plans.
As an organizer, I believe that it is necessary for people to be aware of the correct amount approximated for dues, in order to avoid any further misunderstandings. Julianne L. Muss '85
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