Your Own Worst Enemy by Gordon Jack

Author:Gordon Jack
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 2018-09-06T16:00:00+00:00

“POSTERGATE INVESTIGATION STALLED BY ADMINISTRATION”

by Lance Haber

It’s been five days since an anonymous assailant viciously attacked Julia Romero. Many of my readers are asking for updates on the investigation. Here’s what I can tell is currently happening.

Nothing.

After confiscating the poster as evidence, the administration hasn’t questioned a single suspect or witness about the crime.

When asked about what appears to be a stalled case, Principal Buckley issued the same standard talking point.

“This is an ongoing investigation, and I’m not at liberty to share details with you at this time.”

The one question that broke through Buckley’s impenetrable armor concerned her much beloved protégé Stacey Wynn.

“Have you determined the exact whereabouts of Stacey Wynn on the evening in question?” I asked.

“Mr. Haber,” Buckley said. “I know you see yourself as a journalist in a crusade for truth and justice, but what you’re doing is treading very close to the school’s definition of cyberbullying.”

So there you have it: a clear warning from officials—shut down this investigation, or we will trump up charges against you. That’s the kind of democracy we’re living in today, people.

Clearly, my work has hit a nerve with the powers that be. Am I getting too close to the truth? Is there a larger cover-up happening here? What does the administration have to gain by placing someone like Stacey Wynn in one of the most powerful student positions in the school?

Stacey has never tried to challenge the status quo in the ways that Julia has. Julia wants to see greater inclusion of underrepresented minorities across our curriculum. What does Stacey Wynn want? More compost bins—a clear payback to the powerful custodial lobby that has been helping her cover up her crimes from the start. More composting means less trash. Less trash means less work for the custodians. You do the math.

What has Stacey promised the administration in return for their help in the cover-up? We can only guess. But don’t be surprised if we start to see more “volunteer opportunities” for students to participate in litter patrols throughout campus.

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