Newspapers exist as a foundation for respected information to be spread locally, nationally, or internationally. Likewise to anything with a purpose, newspapers have adapted to societal changes, such as switching from the printing press to the typewriter. With that in mind, various forms of literature such as books and magazines have switched to online and electronic accessibility. It would be common sense for the school’s newspaper to follow in that direction.
Unsurprisingly, other local schools have pursued the pathway to adapt their news through modern technology. Timber Creek High School, for instance, uses the website “Teacher’s Press” to publish their news online. The website allows for easy convenience to daily news stories, ads, blogs, and more. Not to mention the fact that obtaining a website for a newspaper is simple. The online layout will allow for editing of articles as well as public feedback for those article. This means that more people than just those in the school can interact with stories relating to our school, such as news channels.
Furthermore, this change in layout will also be an upside for our school environment.
Specifically, no effect will be needed in cleaning up the campus for newspapers lying around campus. Many people seem excited about this update.
“Everything will be current and updated to its time and the students will be easily plugged in. Of course, this will stand true once the website is eventually up and running,” said Mrs. Rohleder, the adviser for the school newspaper.
“I’m excited for it because technology has been changing and students will finally be able to acknowledge its existence. I reckon it will be cool and enjoyable for the students to use,” responded Jeidelyz Aviles, the chief editor of the school newspaper.
Others seem critical of this digital transition. “I think its good progress, given that the students have laptops. Though, it’s sad to see a tradition being broken from paper to online articles,” said junior Jenny Garcia.
by Stefan Veenhuis