The room was packed. I sat on a couch in the far corner, surveying the action from a distance. When then-Editor in Chief Laura Mandanas reached my name, I felt my heart reach my throat.
For days had I sat in Gleason Hall (GLE, 09), frantically pounding away at my keyboard. Every word had to be perfect. Seeing my work in print for the first time was an indescribable experience.
Now that RIT is selling the press that prints Reporter — the Goss Sunday 2000 — the magazine’s exact future is unclear.
Over the past several days, I’ve had many people ask what this means for us. Here’s my response: We’re not going anywhere. While Reporter will inevitably change during the upcoming months, we will only grow stronger in the process.
For me, it’s about giving others the chance that I had. When I joined, I was shy and unsure of my direction in life. There were two things I knew: I enjoyed writing, and I wished to share my views on music.
From there, my devotion grew. After you’ve put a certain amount of blood, sweat and tears into issue after issue, it begins to feel like staff is family. Through the dropped deadlines and all-nighters, we develop a unique brand of closeness.
The people I have met through this magazine have helped me grow drastically — not only as a writer, but as a person. I’ve gotten dating advice, help with homework and an incredible support network which has helped me through some of the most difficult moments of my life. I can’t imagine life without it.
It’s too early to say what fall will bring. While there is currently no buyer for the press, we aren’t guaranteed printing past this school year. With a few options, we may be able to continue exactly as we are currently. On the other hand, we may be an entirely digital venture. Ideally, I hope we fall somewhere in the middle — that we continue to print while growing our online program.
It’s a daunting task — and an emotional one. Yet it’s also a great honor. Our staff has been tasked with defining the future of this publication. It’s a chance to step back and completely reevaluate our worth. At a time like this, nothing is sacred.
You can help. As numerous editors have stated before me, this is isn’t just about us. This is also your magazine. Shoot me a line; let me know what you’d like to see next year. If you’re interested, you can join and help shape its future.
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Sun, Jun 10 2012 @ 8:05 pm |
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Hang in there! I like checking in on how RIT's doing since I graduated a few years ago. |
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