Talk:Michael Crow
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==Who wrote this page, ASU's public relations?== Jessesamuel 23:54, 3 May 2006 (UTC)
[edit] New page started
I've started a new page at Michael Crow/Temp, without copyvio and hopefully without quite so much PR puffery. -- Kazrak 04:32, 21 May 2006 (UTC)
In reality, Micheal Crow's clashes with the The State Press are minor and insignificant, and the "Clashes" section is flagrant self aggrandization by someone who obviously is or was employed by The State Press.
There should be more emphasis on ASU's drastic climb in rankings since he took office, rather than petty accusations on who he upset at the school's newspaper. 162.135.0.6 00:42, 7 December 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Clashes with the State Press
It should be noted that President Michael Crow's actual request of the State Press was that the newspaper establish a formal editorial policy in order to address inquiries regarding the publication's content. Mdesquer 23:53, 16 February 2007 (UTC)
In 2003, a memorable State Press spoof cover featured a simulated photo of ASU president Michael Crow passed out in a bathtub, with vomit on his shirt and a bottle of cheap vodka cradled on his arm. Crow later complained about the photo to the State Press editorial board.
In spring 2004, an article about alleged mistreatment of employees at ASU's Department of Residential Life was criticized as one-sided by the department.
State Press Magazine created a stir in fall 2004 by publishing a full-page cover photo of a woman's naked, pierced breast on its cover; the publication drew criticism from prominent conservatives and ASU boosters such as Ira Fulton, who felt the university's administration needed to have more oversight regarding editorial decisions.
The incident may have led to the actions alleged in a November 2004 Phoenix New Times article, "Quid Pro Crow: ASU's president puts the squeeze on freedom of speech to please his biggest donor" Quid Pro Crow. The article drew national attention and was featured on several media news Web sites. The paper also won an award for the way it handled pressure from the administration concerning content.
