College Criticized for Recruiting Postcard

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RETE, Neb. - A private college is raising eyebrows with a recruiting postcard that shows a man surrounded by women and says students have the opportunity to "play the field."

Doane College sent the cartoon postcard last week to about 13,500 prospective students in California.

One frame shows student playing football for the Doane Tigers, with a caption that reads: "Finally, a place where he could work toward the career of his choice. And also play the field."

The next frame shows him talking to a group of attractive women and is captioned: "And play the field some more."

Some faculty members say the postcards objectify women and could lead prospective students to get the wrong idea about the four-year, liberal arts college affiliated with the United Church of Christ.
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