In this article, Peter Sblendorio informs readers who may be fans of the famous comedian, Bill Cosby, or anyone who may be just interested in his latest scandals, of New York University's recent decision to remove Bill Cosby's name from their film workshop for high school students. Sblendorio's tone in the text remains passive throughout. He doesn't directly express any specific emotions towards the actions of New York University and their decision to distance themselves from BIll Cosby, however Sblendorio conveys remarks such as, "New York University finally graduated to the ranks of institutions distancing themselves from Bill Cosby". The term "finally" hints at Sblendorio's relief at the school's decision and later in the article he refers to Cosby as a "scandal-scarred comic" which expresses Sblendorio's possibly negative outlook on Cosby. His diction, as it may hint at his disdain towards Cosby, only allows assumptions towards his attitude as he mentions no specific feeling or reaction; this is why the tone is passive. Peter Sbelndorio mentions no real, active response as the article is more for informative purposes.
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