Dear Reader,
Even at Mustang Media Group, midterm season hits like a train. We’re writing this letter right before we send it off to the printers. Stories in these spreads have come in amid project due dates, midterm study sessions and a major night for all journalists: Election Day.
Some of the stories in these spreads have huge implications on our community — how students feel about Proposition 50, the international student experience or the city’s relationship with Greek organizations.
Other stories, like the feature on the poker tournament at the ‘barcarde’ downtown, may seem less serious. But the truth is, all the stories in these pages affect or comment on the student experience at Cal Poly. These experiences affect how we go to class, how we watch sports or how we party on Thursdays.
Even at times where stress is high, a story doesn’t wait for anyone. It festers waiting to be told and will wither if it’s not caught quick enough. For many MMG staff members, this month felt like this. We were chasing the stories and deadlines with a resistance parachute.
Like listening to your news instead? Tune into our Letter from the Editor’s podcast where we discuss last month’s recap, and this month’s goals!
And, not to toot our own horn or ring our own bell, we’re pretty good at what we do. Last month, we were in Washington D.C. at the annual Associated Collegiate Press conference and won second place in the nation for our October print edition, among the nearly 30 other awards we collected.
Reflecting back on the last couple of months, we are grateful for your engagement with our content. We aren’t driven by winning or recognition; we are committed to serving you. Though some recognition is nice, we can’t lie.
Reading your Instagram comments, conversations in passing and emails have given us a clear snapshot of what our audience looks like right now — and especially how we can better serve you.
Understanding where our audience is most active is key to meeting you where you already are and refining how we connect with you. This quarter, we’ve focused on producing multimedia content to support your media consumption habits. Whether it’s a podcast, Instagram story or longform feature, this issue connects you to stories that matter through the platforms you engage with the most.
There will continue to be watershed moments this year where the news will create conversations and more often than not, debates. As a student-run news organization, we are part of the community we serve. Now, more than ever, our coverage is integral to igniting conversations across campus.
We don’t know what’s coming next, but we are looking forward to it showing up on your Instagram feed, Spotify podcast player or web browser soon.
Sincerely,
Archana Pisupati, Editor-in-Chief
Jeremy Garza, Managing Editor
For more stories from the November print edition check out the featured print section on our website.
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