9-4-07 Glory Bias

In the Sunday Sept. 2nd edition of the Dallas Morning News, an article on the front page is entitled: Oversight lax over DISD's extra pay.
I believe that the only reason this article is front page and above the fold is because of the “Glory Bias.” After the jump to page 10A, the story goes on to say: “Last fall, DISD began examining supplemental pay about the same time The News began requesting records.” This line shot up a red flag in my mind, because it’s as if the one of the reasons they published this story is because they wanted to show the public their “glorious” investigative findings.

I think that this story does have merit, because there are facts to back up the reporter’s statements. However, I think this made the cover because of The News’ desire for part of the spotlight.