The never-ending search
June 14, 2009Whew! I made it through my second week at the Batt. I’m getting more used to it now, getting into the swing of things. My favorite part about it is the excitement. There is never a dull moment at the Batt, whether we’re feverishly writing articles or trying to fix yet another mistake. (Computers become the bane of your existence when you work at a newspaper – they never want to cooperate.)
I have fully experienced the meaning of the old newspaper saying, “A journalist is never off duty.” Even when I’m supposed to be relaxing, on the weekends, I’m searching through major news sources to find good ideas for next week. Staying on top of breaking news has become my number one priority, some might say obsession (I would say obsession), so that other news sources don’t get their stories out before we do. I’ve never really avidly read the news, I’ve always been more of a skimmer, or I read it if it interests me, but now I devour anything that might have the slightest applicability to Texas A&M and my readers. The never-ending search for stories to put in the Batt is exhausting, to say the least.
I’m going to end the blog this week with a plea that I’m sure you have all heard before. If you have anything to say, about anything at all, tell us! Send in your opinion in a short mail call, or a long guest column, and chances are you’ll see your name in the Batt shortly. We really do value your opinion, and want to get all your comments, questions, praises and complaints. Thanks, and Gig ‘em!
