The Vanguard incorrectly reported how incoming freshmen with low scores on SAT or ACT tests would select the writing classes they plan to take at Portland State in the March 5 article, “Faculty set sights on UNST writing requirements.” If the idea mentioned in the story were enacted, PSU advisors would help students choose which English or Linguistics classes would best suit their writing abilities, according to Hildy Miller, director of writing at PSU. Faculty will not choose the classes for the students, Miller said.
The same article incorrectly implied that the university will only survey Freshmen Inquiry students to determine students’ attitudes and experiences pertaining to writing at PSU. The survey will question all undergraduate students.
The article also incorrectly implied that the University Studies program is not involved in the University Writing Committee. Faculty from disciplines and departments throughout the university, including University Studies, participate in the University Writing Committee and have been involved in all discussions and proposals pertaining to the committee. The writing committee is similar to the many other committees at PSU, having worked on assessing issues pertaining to writing at Portland State for many years.
The article incorrectly implied that there is currently no writing placement system for students. The proposal would augment the current system, not create a new one or replace the current system.
The same article misspelled the name of the Freshman Inquiry mentor who works with professor Alisha Cohen. He is Jason Baidenmann, not Baydenmann.
The Vanguard regrets these errors.
Solomon Trimble’s casting agent says that Trimble incorrectly stated that he has signed a three-film deal with MTV for the feature film series Twilight in the March 5 article, “Role in Twilight lets student shine.” Kaili Canfield, the Co-Founder of and Theatrical & Commercial Agent at ARTHOUSE talent & literary, said Trimble has signed a contract to play Sam Uley in the first film of the Twilight series, but there is no official word on whether he will be in the other two films.
Trimble said that he misstated how much of the Lakota language he can speak in a about his role in the same article. Trimble said he does know words in Lakota, but is not familiar with the Lakota dialect.