Why Protocols Are Important
Here an editor didn’t make the call and ended up making an assumption and a big mistake.
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By JESSICA
PALOMBO
Special to The Sun
Leslie Manning has been a fan of Lil' Wayne's music for about a decade.
The 24-year-old University of Florida junior attended Monday night's concert featuring rappers Lil' Wayne and Fabolous at the University of Florida's O'Connell Center.
"His lyrics are crazy," she said. "I relate to his struggles."
Manning's girlfriend, Lisa Sloan, who graduated from UF in 2002, also attended the show. "He's a Gator fan," she said of Lil' Wayne. "He said it in one of his songs."
Part of the proceeds from the show will go toward a fund benefiting the family of Gainesville Police Lt. Corey Dahlem, killed earlier this year when he was struck by an alleged drunken driver.
Jennifer Mata-Langlois, 19, who traveled from Inverness with two friends, was happy to hear about the charity effort.
"That's good. Too many kids are dying (from drinking and driving) nowadays," she said.
Although 4,200 tickets had been pre-sold, according to Renee Musson of the O'Connell Center business office, the crowd outside the entrance remained sparse a half-hour before the show was to begin.
"We just love Lil' Wayne, and we just hope more people come," Manning said.
Graham Chapman, a 21-year-old Santa Fe Community College student, said Lil' Wayne is one of his favorite hip-hop artists.
"I think he's a great lyrical rapper," he said. "I can relate (to his lyrics), growing up in a rough environment."
Chapman, who wore red Vans shoes decorated with skulls, a large gold watch, a thick gold necklace and a Cincinnati Reds ball cap, met a large group of friends at the show.
"It's my first concert here, so I'm excited," he said.
Edited version that was published:
By JESSICA
PALOMBO
Special to The Sun
Leslie Manning has been a fan of Lil' Wayne's music for about a decade.
The 24-year-old University of Florida junior attended Monday night's concert featuring rappers Lil' Wayne and Fabolous at the University of Florida's O'Connell Center.
"His lyrics are crazy," he said. "I relate to his struggles."
Manning's girlfriend, Lisa Sloan, who graduated from UF in 2002, also attended the show. "He's a Gator fan," she said of Lil' Wayne. "He said it in one of his songs."
Part of the proceeds from the show will go toward a fund benefiting the family of Gainesville Police Lt. Corey Dahlem, killed earlier this year when he was struck by an alleged drunken driver.
Jennifer Mata-Langlois, 19, who traveled from Inverness with two friends, was happy to hear about the charity effort.
"That's good. Too many kids are dying (from drinking and driving) nowadays," she said.
Although 4,200 tickets had been pre-sold, according to Renee Musson of the O'Connell Center business office, the crowd outside the entrance remained sparse a half-hour before the show was to begin.
"We just love Lil' Wayne, and we just hope more people come," Manning said.
Graham Chapman, a 21-year-old Santa Fe Community College student, said Lil' Wayne is one of his favorite hip-hop artists.
"I think he's a great lyrical rapper," he said. "I can relate (to his lyrics), growing up in a rough environment."
Chapman, who wore red Vans shoes decorated with skulls, a large gold watch, a thick gold necklace and a Cincinnati Reds ball cap, met a large group of friends at the show.
"It's my first concert here, so I'm excited," he said.