Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Nic Lott

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The result of the debate was speedy keep - nomination withdrawn. FCYTravis 05:03, 16 December 2005 (UTC) This is not a noteworthy article. It is simply a self glorifying "bio" written by a man trying unsucessfully to seek public office. This person has never even had a real job. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.157.65.232 (talk) 14:07, August 27, 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Nic Lott

Claim to notability is being student body president. Flimsy, at best. Reads like a glowing vanitybio - "is considered a possible candidate for public office." FCYTravis 04:31, 16 December 2005 (UTC)

• Lott was the first black student body president at the University. That is highly notable in history, especially considering the past of Ole Miss. Wikipedia BIO qualifies if: "Persons achieving renown or notoriety for their involvement in newsworthy events." Lott's being elected the first African American president at Ole Miss is newsworthy.Redwood201 04:32, 16 December 2005 (UTC)
  • If it was "notable in history", then please show us where it was added to the historical record. Please cite reliable sources that documented this. Uncle G 04:52, 16 December 2005 (UTC)
    • [1] or [2], but especially this piece [3] that ran in the Christian Science Monitor. Redwood201 04:56, 16 December 2005 (UTC)
      • Not here. In the article. Uncle G 04:59, 16 December 2005 (UTC)
• Keep. Claim to notability is being the first African-American student body president at a large southern public university with a tempestuous history of race relations. I would hardly say breaking the color barrier is flimsy. BarryManil0w 4:36, 16 December 2005 (UTC)
  • Then it should be easy for you to cite reliable sources such as national press coverage of this particular achievement. National press coverage is one of our Wikipedia:Criteria for inclusion of biographies. Uncle G 04:52, 16 December 2005 (UTC)
    • How's The February 26, 2000 edition of The New York Times: Student Body Elects First Black Leader suit you? BarryManil0w 4:59 16 December 2005 (UTC)
      • There ya go. That's what we're looking for. Nomination withdrawn. FCYTravis 05:03, 16 December 2005 (UTC)

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