2008 Woodie Awards
April Issue: Do celebrities hurt their causes?
Orbis asks Vanderbilt students
Issues editor
Issue date: 4/19/07 Section: Issues
Orbis asks students: Can celebrities be valid spokespeople for causes?
Compiled by Madeleine Fentress
Daphne Li
Freshman, A & S:
"Yes, if they're serious about it, and really sincere - and not just being the face for the cause. "
Andrew Duncan
Sophomore, A & S:
"Yes, if they have the proper credentials or are very knowledgeable about their cause."
Eric Kim
Senior, Engineering:
"Sure, why not? They may not be the best people, but it might be more powerful and convincing because everyone knows their faces."
Dawn Schmidt
Freshman, Engineering:
"It depends on the celebrity. You can't just pick anyone to represent your cause."
Sarish Kasat
Junior, A & S:
"Yes, as long as the celebrity is well-informed and not just giving fluff answers as good PR."
Brendan Alviani
Freshman, Peabody:
"People who have celebrity status have to take extra steps to avoid any appearances of grandstanding, or doing publicity stunts. You've just got to be careful."
Compiled by Madeleine Fentress
Daphne Li
Freshman, A & S:
"Yes, if they're serious about it, and really sincere - and not just being the face for the cause. "
Andrew Duncan
Sophomore, A & S:
"Yes, if they have the proper credentials or are very knowledgeable about their cause."
Eric Kim
Senior, Engineering:
"Sure, why not? They may not be the best people, but it might be more powerful and convincing because everyone knows their faces."
Dawn Schmidt
Freshman, Engineering:
"It depends on the celebrity. You can't just pick anyone to represent your cause."
Sarish Kasat
Junior, A & S:
"Yes, as long as the celebrity is well-informed and not just giving fluff answers as good PR."
Brendan Alviani
Freshman, Peabody:
"People who have celebrity status have to take extra steps to avoid any appearances of grandstanding, or doing publicity stunts. You've just got to be careful."
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