Today the last P-I was printed. I’ve worked at the newspaper for eight years, and although it has been frustrating at times and I’ve thought about quitting more times than I can count, it’s heartbreaking to see the paper die. A lot of commenters on the P-I’s website (which is continuing operation) say the paper was a lefty, liberal rag that deserved to die. The first part of that argument may be true, in some ways. But the conclusion is dead wrong. P-I reporters did a lot of amazing journalism that really made a difference in Seattle, and I hope they all can keep writing great stories, whether they’re sticking with seattlepi.com or moving on.
As you know from my last post, I’m moving on. But I’m holding on to the belief that led me into journalism in the first place: Information matters. Part of the reason I want to study library science is so I can help people find the information they want and need to open their minds to new ideas. That and I want to have an excuse to shush people (I have my librarian action figure to show me how).
Peeking out of the globe
Maren, have you read Rex Libris?
No, I haven’t read “Rex Libris,” but maybe I’ll put it on my library list.
I agree that it is sad to see so many of the newpapers closing their doors, from small town gossip columns to big city editorials. Hope they aren’t all something for the history books.