Penn State recently hired Sandy Barbour — formerly Cal’s athletic director — as its new athletic director. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette decided to report on the news. Unfortunately, its headline could’ve used a couple of edits.
No name. Just woman. pic.twitter.com/NdAQWvFAUi
— Virginia Montanez (@JanePitt) July 27, 2014
Is it factual? I guess. Sandy Barbour is a woman.
But is it appropriate? Not so much.
Her name is Sandy Barbour, not “woman.” Penn State hired Sandy Barbour, not “woman.” Sandy Barbour is a woman. It’s not her name.
In other news, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette might be looking for a new headline writer.
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