Collegiate Times

Bethany Buchanan, the managing editor of design, will talk your ear off about the "glorious" paper that was introduced today, as the redesign project is her pride and joy. She treats it like it's her baby. It's a beautiful thing, and it's even more beautiful in print.

Then, we've got our sports editors, Joe Crandley and Alex Jackson. The features editors are Topher Forhecz and Teresa Tobat, the opinions editor is Debra Houchins, our multimedia editor Kevin Anderson, and the news editors for New River Valley news and University news are Zach Crizer and Philipp Kotlaba, respectfully. In addition to that, we have several reporters who make up our staff and complete the family.

The general purpose of this column is to give updates on our work as we develop the paper. Whether there is a big issue on something we published, or I just want you guys to know something, this column should be something that our readers look forward to and view as informative.

Over the summer, a big purpose of the column is something that I will reiterate now - we want you! The CT always welcomes prospective writers, and maybe someday you can become an editor. But you can't get there without coming by 365 Squires. For those of you who are extremely busy, you can join our "Collegiate Times Interest Group" on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter.

Even if you don't have any questions, we want people to come by the newsroom. We want a transparent process this year, and that starts with you, the reader, showing the interest and caring about what we do in the process of bringing the student body the best quality newspaper there is in Blacksburg.

Otherwise, I hope you guys read this column to learn about our newspaper, our staff and to stay informed. The CT, I believe, should be a cross section of the student body, staff, faculty and community, and I believe that all of those voices should be reflected in the paper. As public editor, I will work my hardest to ensure that happens and keep conflict to a minimum.

Hopefully I'll be seeing you in the newsroom when you come visit, and if you see me on campus - I'm hard to miss - make sure to let me know what you thought about today's issue of the paper, what you'd like to see, and what you wouldn't like to see.

Any questions? E-mail me at publiceditor@collegiatetimes.com.

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