The Future of Electron Hut
As most of the folks who read this blog know, I write a weekly Arts and Entertainment column for the Bentley Vanguard where I review games and gadgets or just comment on the state of technology. Graduation is rapidly approaching, and although I’ll be here at Bentley for another year doing my graduate work, I’m not sure if I should continue my writing. On one hand, I love writing articles for the paper. Most of them get posted here first in one form or another anyway, and it’s not difficult to adapt those posts for publication in the newspaper. I get to see my name in print, inform a bunch of people about some nifty new software or what have you, and it gives me a sense of fulfillment. On the other hand, it’s going to be a really busy fall semester with work (hopefully) and school at the same time. Maybe it’s time to give someone else a chance to do what I do? Tom Hoeler, the current editor-in-chief, said that he’d love to have me back for another semester in the fall.
What do you guys think?
The MSHFID program is demanding (as you know), so I would say you probably should not continue in full-capacity. I would suggest finding someone to fill your shoes (maybe advertising in your article) and gradually letting them take over. That would ensure the column continues and give you the ability to publish an article when you really want to share something.
Andrew Wirtanen
26 Apr 08 at 2:13 pm
I think looking for someone else to fill in would be a good idea; I’d like to not have to worry about the weekly deadlines and all.
Kyle
26 Apr 08 at 2:51 pm
If you do want to carry on with Electron Hut, a “compromise” might be for you to pre-write a few, since not all of them are time-sensitive. Whenever you have the time to write one, you can probably make the time to write two. Keep a few on file, so that when you don’t have the time to write one, you can go ahead and publish that.
Or you could give it up and let the Fashion Club take over the space.
Matt
26 Apr 08 at 2:51 pm
NOOOOOOO! Don’t let the Fashion sharks have your space! I say ease into retirement by combining Matt’s idea of writing a few at a time, and Andrew’s idea of easing someone into your position.
Of course, I’m biased by the fact that I love Electron Hut, and make it a habit of reading it. I mean your articles are like go-to for gadgets and games.
Katherine
26 Apr 08 at 11:09 pm