Ten, the editor of the college's news paper, was in the process of turning this once prestigious example of journalism into a scandal rag. This was done in the cause of increasing circulation. Her mentor, Professor Pierson, had warned her about the dangers of being sued for libel. When her behavior did not alter professor Pierson informed the editor that she could accept a spanking or be sued. She accepted that spanking administered by the professor by hand and hairbrush.