Collegiate Times

Finally, summertime is here.

After a long spring semester in Blacksburg, we can all definitely say that this three-month break is needed.

Whether we spend the time at home with our families or on vacation with our roommates and friends, being away from Blacksburg is a change of pace for most, whether that pace picks up or slows down.

For the staff at the Collegiate Times, that pace is just about the same. We resumed publication today, May 28. Why May 28? Why not the last week of August, when everyone is back in Blacksburg and ready for the fall semester?

A break from studying doesn't mean a break from newspaper production for us. Several Tech students on the CT staff are still in the media hall in 365 Squires trying to make a great paper for the Blacksburg community to read. Heck, even if you're not in Blacksburg, you can check out our website at collegiatetimes.com to stay updated with happenings in the area.

That being said, the CT doesn't run on the same publication schedule that it does during the academic year. During summer sessions, the CT is only published once a week instead of four times. However, the same familiar faces are around for summer students to recognize.

Sara Mitchell, the new editor-in-chief, and Zach Crizer, one of two news editors for the coming year, are spending their summer months at Tech, making sure that the CT is produced, even if the audience is considerably smaller.

With a smaller staff, they need the help of the students staying on campus for the summer to create the content within the paper.

If you have a really firm stance on something, positive or negative, write a column - let your voice be heard.

Are you more interested in something that could be on a news wire next week? Something in the New River Valley area or on campus catch your eye? Then come report for us.

Any concerns? Again, come on up to the media hall. As editor-in-chief, Sara sees it as her job to take questions and make sure they receive a fair answer.

Even though I'm not in Blacksburg, you can still try to find me. I'll be the public editor for the 2009-10 school year, and as public editor, I'm responsible for making sure that there is great communication between our readers and our staff.

The whole summer staff wants your feedback and help, so, if you ever have an issue, give us a call, write us a letter, anything. The Collegiate Times wants to hear from you.

We want to become a forum for our student body and community, and that starts with you - the reader.