You might not know that, though, given the headlines over the past few days, the ones about the controversy that erupted when an American University professor brought her baby to class -- and breast-fed while she taught.

As Romenesko reported Monday, Heather Mongilio, a news assistant at American's newspaper the Eagle, reached out to professor Adrienne Pine for a comment when "it was brought to our attention that you breast fed your child during your Sex, Gender and Culture class" on Aug. 28. The reporter went on to invite Pine to "discuss what happened in class," adding, "I understand the delicacy of the matter and I do not want to make you feel uncomfortable, but for the story to have the most balanced angle it would be best to have your thoughts."

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