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Letter from the Co-editors-in-chief,
In a recent article printed in The Sacramento Bee, professor Geoffrey Stockdale accused The Current of not correctly handling our story about an impromptu wrestling demonstration in his class that went too far. 

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Judge if a situation that “needed stitches” is the same as a stubbed toe. 

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Jeff Gonzales and Alisha Kirby Co Editors-in-Chief 

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Portions were also removed to protect students who approached the interview and did not consent to being on record.

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Interview with Geoffrey Stockdale

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Interview with Geoffrey Stockdale

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