_Dear reader,_

_This editorial has been retracted._

_A previous version of the Oct. 12 MOVE Magazine story “‘Big Hearts, Real Change’ falls short on both,” which appeared on The Maneater’s cover, claimed Jennifer Coffman is employed by The District. When the reporter conducted the interview, this was true. However, at press time, Coffman was no longer employed by The District, and is not currently. The reporter did not double-check prior to the article being published. Newer details about the Big Hearts, Real Change program also were not included in the article. Additionally, The Maneater and MOVE Magazine regret that we are unable to verify the accuracy of quotes attributed to Coffman in the story. Those quotes have been removed from the article._

_The Maneater has retracted accompanying editorial, “Campaign to fight homelessness dehumanizes instead of helping,” which ran in the Oct. 19 print issue. Its argument was primarily focused around comments from Coffman, as quoted the Oct. 12 story, “Big Hearts, Real Change falls short on both.” Our goal is never to cause harm, and the missteps in this story were not malicious. However, we recognize that unintentional mistakes can cause real-life damage. The Maneater apologizes for this situation._

_The Maneater is a learning paper, and we have high standards for journalistic integrity and procedure. The reporter did not double-check Coffman’s quotes, which is contrary to Maneater policy. The editors have been reprimanded and the reporter has been suspended. Moving forward, we will work to enforce our strict fact-checking policies and continue to diligently produce journalism that investigates and holds student government, university officials and community organizations accountable._

_-Jared Kaufman_

_Editor-in-Chief, The Maneater_