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The New York Times" was the first
newspaper to proudly proclaim it had
"All the News That's Fit to Print" These
days, it seems papers have a slightly different
creed: "All the News Thaf s Bits
We Print."
Going online in the new craze in
American journalism, with even local
publications like "The State" and "The
Gamecock" jumping on the virtual bandwagon.
This surge in online popularity
has been driven by numerous factors,
such as cheaper technology, the need for
faster news dissemination, the desire to
reach new readers and the increasing
cost of newsprint.
Not all journalists have been thrilled
about the online revolution. Some see
it as publishers attempting to streamline
their payrolls, cutting away the less
technical, more old-fashioned workers
in favor of cheaper and more efficient
machines. Many unionized publications
have fought pitched battles over publishers'
attempts to bring desktop publishing
and online publishing into the
newsroom.
Personally, I think the electronic evolution
of publications is a positive thing
that will probably create as many jobs
(albeit more technical ones) as it destroys.
And besides, in many cases, online
publications can provide things physical
publication can't.
Don't believe me? Then check out a
wonderful service on the World Wide
Web called "Newshare." "Newshare"
gives you a chance to do what technical
visionaries have often dreamed of: build
your own, customized newspaper.
With Newshare, you can pull together
bits and pieces of various publications
that exist on the web. The result is a
unique daily newspaper made just for
you. You can indulge your passions as
a political junkie or as a sports nut. All
of the "Newshare" content is up to you.
Web address:
http://newshare.com:8001/Newshare/Members/User/yourns.html.
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Three on a string
mree un a oinng, an lnnuvauve uiusic gruup irum /xiauoma, appears
at the Koger Center 7:30 p.m. Friday with the USC Symphony.
The Tops" concert is the f irst of eight concerts scheduled by the orchestra
this school year. The opening program also includes a round of Broadyway|
biggest music hits. "Three On a String" includes Bobby Horton
(trumpet), Brad Ryan (bass fiddles) and his father, Jery Ryan (guitar).
Student tickets are availiable for $6 at the Coliseum box office and in the
Roger Center lobby before the concert.
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