The Batavian

This article relates to our class because it focuses on newspapers becoming online-only. In the age of the internet, I believe that this is a positive improvement. The Batavian is more blog-like, allowing readers to comment and add to the various news stories. This is a wonderful addition to typical newspapers because it allows readers to hear others opinions. Usually, if a newspaper subscriber wants to add their thoughts, they need to write to the editor. This blog-like feature allows individuals to immediately post their opinion, rather than waiting for it to be printed and published. The Batavian will definitely bring the community together and spread important news stories. Hopefully more towns will jump on the opportunity to post their newspapers solely online. Even though not everyone has access to a computer, I truly believe that this innovation will open doors for other expansions in journalism.