Announcing:

The MehtaMorphosis Award

~ $75.00 ~

to the individual who pens
the best idea
for
the moral
of the Kaavya Viswanathan story.

Clearly, there is a lesson to be drawn from these tragic events—a fundamental ethical principle of which we all need reminding.

But precisely what is it???

Something about specialness, or entitlement, or grandiosity, perhaps.  One thing is certain: whatever it is, rarely has this philosophical truth been so dramatically illustrated.

Whoever sends us the most eloquent formulation of the moral of the Viswanathan story by 5:00 p.m. Friday will receive a check for $75 plus a certificate honoring them for their wisdom and perspicacity.  In addition, every truly original entry will be acknowledged with an Honorable Mention and a listing on this page (with full publication credit!) at http://www.stalcommpol.org/raksasa.html.

Mail submissions to: jherms@stalcommpol.org

 


24 Apr. 2006.  STALCOMMPOL.  Ed. J. Herms.
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If you know who provided The Crimson with the idea for the Viswanathan plagiarism story, please have them send appropriate documentation (such as an e-mail) and we will present them with a $150 Stalcommpol whistleblower award.