Letter to the editor
Anthony Cesarini
Issue date: 1/30/09 Section: Ed-Op
Dear "Editor,"
You must hate your parents. With a name like "Vacant," what were they thinking?
Seriously, since there is no editor in chief of The Triangle as of the last issue, I am writing this letter to Triangle staff at large. Since the position of EIC is "vacant," as described in the staff box, I would like to take this opportunity to explain why having no editor in chief is a very, very bad situation.
First and foremost, the editor in chief sets the vision and mission for the newspaper. It is the EIC who sets goals for the staff and works with everyone to continually improve the newspaper. The ultimate goal of the EIC is to see that the newspaper not only survives, but thrives. Without an editor in chief, a newspaper has no direction and no chance of becoming much more than a tabloid.
Today's economic climate is challenging everyone, even companies once thought to be immune to downturns. Most CEOs are working frantically to ensure their company survives the next stock market session. However, The Triangle lacks an EIC (the CEO of a newspaper). Who is working to guarantee the long-term financial stability of the organization? It appears to be no one.
One of the primary jobs of the EIC is to "edit." I think most readers will agree with me in saying that the quality of writing in The Triangle could use a real boost. There's not much more I can say about the importance of editing except that high quality writing and coverage is what leads to high readership.
As a final note, the fact that no one is willing to step up and take the helm of The Triangle is, in some ways, a slap in the face to all those who have worked so hard to lead this newspaper in its 83-year history.
Yes, EIC is a challenging job, and you'll have to give up your Thursday night binge drinking, but it's also a job in which you can learn a lot about journalism, writing and people. It's a monstrous opportunity that I would take again in an instant.
I sincerely hope that someone stands up and takes the helm before it's too late. Save The Triangle, and who knows, it could change your life!
Anthony Cesarini
Class of 2008
Former Triangle EIC
You must hate your parents. With a name like "Vacant," what were they thinking?
Seriously, since there is no editor in chief of The Triangle as of the last issue, I am writing this letter to Triangle staff at large. Since the position of EIC is "vacant," as described in the staff box, I would like to take this opportunity to explain why having no editor in chief is a very, very bad situation.
First and foremost, the editor in chief sets the vision and mission for the newspaper. It is the EIC who sets goals for the staff and works with everyone to continually improve the newspaper. The ultimate goal of the EIC is to see that the newspaper not only survives, but thrives. Without an editor in chief, a newspaper has no direction and no chance of becoming much more than a tabloid.
Today's economic climate is challenging everyone, even companies once thought to be immune to downturns. Most CEOs are working frantically to ensure their company survives the next stock market session. However, The Triangle lacks an EIC (the CEO of a newspaper). Who is working to guarantee the long-term financial stability of the organization? It appears to be no one.
One of the primary jobs of the EIC is to "edit." I think most readers will agree with me in saying that the quality of writing in The Triangle could use a real boost. There's not much more I can say about the importance of editing except that high quality writing and coverage is what leads to high readership.
As a final note, the fact that no one is willing to step up and take the helm of The Triangle is, in some ways, a slap in the face to all those who have worked so hard to lead this newspaper in its 83-year history.
Yes, EIC is a challenging job, and you'll have to give up your Thursday night binge drinking, but it's also a job in which you can learn a lot about journalism, writing and people. It's a monstrous opportunity that I would take again in an instant.
I sincerely hope that someone stands up and takes the helm before it's too late. Save The Triangle, and who knows, it could change your life!
Anthony Cesarini
Class of 2008
Former Triangle EIC
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