The beat moves on

I visited my high school yesterday. Wow, how time flies!

It was really interesting to see how some things, such as the student population have changed exponentially. Other things, like a special sign I put by the door of the publications room are still present. On this sign, I tried to suggest that people should not place the trash can underneath the mail drop slot. Despite the presence of the large sign, the trash can was placed, you guessed it, underneath the mail drop slot. While this is a natural location for the trash can, being near the door; I would hate for a submission to be trashed!

It was really interesting to talk to the teachers and students I know about what they have been doing. I was also able to learn where a few people are going to college, and about the teacher contract that was voted down.

The newspaper distributed its February issue yesterday, as well. That was fun to see. The webmaster who took over after I left was working on the website. He has been working hard and was really interesting, too.

I am amazed that I will be halfway through my college career at the end of this year. Time flies.

So much has changed in our world in the past two years. I read a story about how blogging is no longer as trendy as it once was. It is amazing how a communication tool that has grown up in the past ten years is already beginning to decline in popularity.

I am really interested to see what the Apple iPad will do for the publishing world. This may be the device that convinces people to switch from books to digital. While it is really just a big iPod, it has some serious potential. We will have to see what people thing when it is released.

I hate to see journalists and writers, who produce quality work, continue to loose their jobs. Advertising is down at all of the major newspapers. Boy, that industry has changed fast, too. It will be interesting to what devices like the iPad do to these industries.

The past ten years have been interesting. I can’t wait to see what the next ten bring!