âThe recent bullying of the A-NEWS by OUâs President Nellis reveals a lot about the sad state of OU. In the last few years OU VIPs have become high-handed, arrogant, condescending and authoritarian with students, faculty members, and the public. The culture of an organization is greatly influenced by senior management. Nellisâ petulance also says a lot about the decline of the School of Journalism over the past decade. What message is Nellis sending to journalism students? OUâs administrative âDo as we demand!â attitude is palpable. Letâs watch enrollment numbers Fall Semester.â âThe last few weeks Iâve noticed the difference in big town news versus the petty small town news of Athens. Who cares about Deb Shaffer! I certainly donât care if she owns a house near Athens, and frankly, itâs none of my business. All the extra editorially notes make it clear A-News is trying to cover their behinds. Find something else to rip apart. Iâm pretty sure Iâm not the only person that is tired of reading about the âWhereâs Waldo?â version of finding Deb Shaffer.â