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The world of journalism is changing. The challenges journalists face today are daunting. Sometimes, a journalist doesn't know if he or she is going to wake up the next day, go to work, and the position he or she occupied is still available. Perhaps that week-long furlough was moved to permanent status. It is widely understood that newspaper publish... ers are struggling due to an emphasis on "fake news" and a politically polarized nation. No one knows if rock bottom has been reached. I believe these are exciting times in journalism. The opportunity exists to make all the changes positive ones. A mentor once told me that newspaper writers are cops without the cuffs. The profession still has unbelievable power to shape a community and a nation. The free world needs a voice for the people. As Scriptoria heads into its 38th year in production, I can look back and be proud of the many accomplishments we, as a class, have experienced. More importantly, the students who journey through my advanced journalism class are completely prepared to handle the rigors and challenges of university life once their four years have concluded. Please keep in mind that every article written, edited and published has been done by the students in my advanced journalism class who are learning the process of what it takes to produce a high-quality newsmagazine. While my students strive for perfection, its inevitable that mistakes grammatical, typos will get missed. This is part of the process. I will not defend the mistakes my students make. I will, however, encourage any of Scriptorias readers to come join us during the editing process so that you can gain insight on what my students do on a weekly basis. I always tell my students, I am not here to recruit all of you into the world of journalism. I am here to prepare you to challenge your peers academically as you enter and begin to compete in a global economy. Readers, I encourage you to visit hanksmedia.com. Any story that is published in Scriptoria is available online if you would like ...Read More