Don’t laugh… It’s my first time

By Jessica Newman

It’s no secret that the journalism we know today is a lot different from the journalism we knew 5 years ago. Since its creation, media has always been in a constant state of flux, from handwritten pamphlets to the printing press to radio to television to the Web. So here I am, embracing the latest change and writing my first blog post.

Don’t laugh… It’s my first time. I’m excited, but I’m also a little bit nervous. Will I look like a complete fool? Will my readers come back for a second go at it, or will they disappear and never call?

In the future, this blog will feature commentary from us, the editors of The Fine Print, on the future of journalism and the role of journalists in preserving democracy. We’ll also be providing criticism of mainstream media coverage and of ourselves. We’ll also use this as a platform to give The Fine Print’s perspective on the most important issues facing not only students and Gainesvillians today, but also the country as a whole.

So be on the look-out for new posts, and don’t laugh. It’s my first time.