Hey guys! First of all I'd like to say how great it is to have something in The Paisano that lets us who read it interact with the writers. It'd be nice to see you guys stick around. Now lets see what you guys can do to HELP ME! I've long been a fan of the written word and was even a staff writer for The Ranger at SAC. I'm a junior majoring in American Studies< and I was hoping to persue a career in journalism after graduation. My problem (and many others as well) is that newspapers are dropping like flies! The San Antonio Express had to let go of 15% of their staff, and it doesn't look like it's getting any better. I really want to keep my career goals, but I don't know if it's such a good idea anymore. What should I do?

Sincerly,

Constant Reader

Dear Constant Reader,

We can understand your stressful situation and believe me you are not the only student to be thinking about this very topic! While we definitely think that you should keep your career goals, it would be very smart to get your foot in the door. You can do this by talking to those in the newspaper industry and asking them what they would do if they are given their pink slip. We would suggest exploring your creativity by taking creative writing classes or exploring communication classes, since these will better equip you for the writing industry. Another option is marketing, or becoming a publicist for a company: these two careers are always in need for great communicators. It's really important though to remember that no matter what, you need to do what makes you happy. We hope this helped!

- Lee & Bee

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