High school is slammed after student newspaper published 'Hitler had some good ... trends now
A Sacramento high school newspaper has been hit with backlash after publishing an article saying 'Hitler had some good ideas' in its 'overheard' section.
C.K. McClatchy High School in the Land Park area has been slammed with controversy due to an article published in the student newspaper's spring edition.
The Prospector printed an offhand remark allegedly made by a student, who said 'Hitler's got some good ideas' in a Government class.
After one of the paper's editors heard the shocking comment, it was included in the 'What did you say' section - a feature that states 'some of the weirdest stuff' overheard on campus.
Nine of the 'favorite' remarks were listed, including other items such as 'I would definitely get suspended if I beat up the mascot' and 'I miss my ex. I'm probably gonna stalk him.'
C.K. McClatchy High School in the Land Park area of Sacramento has been slammed with controversy due to an article published in the student newspaper's spring edition that said 'Hitler's got some good ideas'
The Prospector's website lists seniors Ivy Hawkins and Ilijah Curtin as editors
'I may have kissed my cousin,' 'Dammit, I wasted the whole time drawing drugs' and 'Please stop licking my armpits' were several of the other 'favorite quotes' included.
The disturbing Hitler comment was last on the list.
After receiving furious backlash, the paper issued a 'response to 2024 Spring Edition Controversy.'
'The recent release of the spring edition of The Prospector has sparked controversy, and we would like to speak on the matter that involves a column found on page 15 titled 'What Did You Say' which includes anonymous quotes from students here at McClatchy. The quote in question is 'Hitler's got some good ideas.'
'We would first like to express that this quote does NOT reflect our ideals or beliefs; it was included to spark a conversation on how students here choose to use their words. The quote was included along with others deemed inappropriate for school, such as, 'I miss my ex. I'm probably gonna stalk him.'
'The topic of Hitler is, of course, a very sensitive one, especially considering the current political climate. We understand many were hurt and are concerned about the publishing of this quote. We, as a news outlet, believe it is important to bring awareness to the fact that a
