Woman Denied Teaching Degree Because of MySpace Photo *PIC*

[Daanyeer]

Source: newsvine.com
Published: April 29, 2007


http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/n ... uit28.html



The Associated Press

MILLERSVILLE, Pa. — A woman denied a teaching degree on the eve of graduation because of a MySpace photo has sued the university.

Millersville University instead granted Stacy Snyder a degree in English last year after learning of her Web-published picture, which bore the caption "Drunken Pirate."

"I dreamed about being a teacher for a long time," said Snyder, 27, who now works as a nanny.

The photo, taken at a 2005 Halloween party, shows Snyder wearing a pirate hat while drinking from a plastic "Mr. Goodbar" cup. It was posted on her own MySpace site.

Although Snyder apologized, she learned the day before graduation that she would not be awarded an education degree or teaching certificate.

Jane S. Bray, dean of the School of Education, accused Snyder of promoting underage drinking, the suit states.

The federal lawsuit seeks at least $75,000 in damages. Millersville spokeswoman Janet Kacskos referred questions to a state System of Higher Education spokesman, who declined comment.

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College Sued Over "Drunken Pirate" Sanctions
Woman claims teaching degree denied because of single MySpace photo

[Ismahan445]

This is absurd, how can they deny her something she worked so hard for. I know myspace and facebook is something we need to becareful about. As far as what we post there, becuause especially future employers, are using it check candidates' profiles and get more information from their pages.

[e!]

and they call us the extremist

Ismahan, i have an exam in like 5 hours and i fuked up sooooooooo bad

[eyes-only]

what

[Ismahan445]

[quote="e!"]and they call us the extremist

Ismahan, i have an exam in like 5 hours and i fuked up sooooooooo bad [/quote]

You're not prepared or what? Anywayz good luck and get away from this place and study the rest of the 5hrs.