The role of an editor encompasses the oversight of journalistic pieces. It is notably disconcerting how readers
gravitate towards editors and advisors upon the discovery of any minor error in a publication. It is important to
acknowledge that individuals involved in creating and producing these journalistic works invest time and effort in
scrutinizing the same text and images over an extended period. Redesigning the same thing repeatedly can often lead to missing some mistakes, as familiarity with the content may call for errors.

There is a double standard within the treatment of student artists/journalists versus student-athletes, particularly
when it comes to addressing and acknowledging mistakes. While a football player’s failure to catch a critical pass at
a state tournament may be accepted with support and understanding, the same leniency is not often extended to
students in these creative programs. There seems to be a pervasive expectation of perfectionism in high school arts,
which creates pressure on student-run publications and discourages my acceptance and my staff’s acceptance of
mistakes. This double standard requires a critical shift towards a more supportive and understanding approach in the
student arts community.

—The Tiger’s Eye Staff