Underwood, Scotch, and Wry by Brian D. Meeks

Author:Brian D. Meeks [Meeks, Brian D.]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Tags: Satire about Social Media
Published: 2014-08-17T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWENTY TWO

“Yes, do come in, Tricia.” Mary said.

“You wanted to see me?”

“I understand you’ve applied for one of the open writer positions at the student paper?”

“I think I would learn a lot from the experience,” Tricia said.

“I’m sure you would. Of course, there are quite a few applicants. Just over a hundred and only three spots.”

“I tried last year, too, but they hired Jackie. I have to admit she’s done a good job. Her piece on the animal shelter was great.”

“Tell me, why do you think you would make a good investigative journalist?”

“I’m not afraid to get my hands dirty. I worked at my high school paper and uncovered a scandal involving our librarian. I found the proof that she was skimming from the book-buying budget. It took a lot of digging, but I got her.”

“I’m impressed,” Mary said. She stood and looked out her office window. “Of course, high school is different than working for a college paper, especially one so fine as ours. I’ve read your writing sample. It was solid, but what I would like to know is how you would handle an assignment.” Mary returned to her desk.

“What if you gave me one as a test? I’m sure I could win you over.”

Mary smiled and said, “That is an interesting suggestion. An assignment as a test, yes, that would demonstrate your abilities. Let me think for a moment.”

“I could investigate that restaurant downtown; I’ve heard they might be using some questionable suppliers.”

“A fine idea, but I’m not sure that relates enough to campus life. What if...”

“I can do it!”

“You haven’t heard my idea, but I love the enthusiasm.”

“Sorry, I didn’t mean to interrupt.”

“I have some concerns about a professor.”

“What sort of concerns?”

“I’ve heard rumors that he may be fraternizing with students in a way that is neither professional nor acceptable. If this is true, it is the sort of thing that would potentially damage our sterling reputation. We wouldn’t want that, would we?”

“No! Who is it?”

“Dr. Arthur Byrne. Do you know him?”

There was a pause. Tricia said, “Yes, I’ve heard of him but never had him for a class. There was an article about him in the paper this week. He’s very popular.”

“Popular or not, do we want to ignore his behavior?”

“I guess not. You want me to look into it?”

“I’ve been told he spends a lot of time in that filthy bar Edgar’s Pit. Do you know it?”

“Uhm...yes.”

“Of course, we would need proof. Any accusations of immoral behavior would need to be ironclad, you understand.”

Tricia said, “I’m not sure. What do you want me to do?”

“Oh, nothing like that, dear, please, I want you to be a reporter. Investigate and see if he is crossing any lines like people say. Do you have a camera on your phone?”

“Yes.”

“Are you up for the challenge?”

“Sure, I guess so.”

“I have every faith that you will do a remarkable job and will make an excellent reporter,” Mary said, standing and escorting Tricia to the door.

Mary returned to her desk and dialed.

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