(Many of you are going to want to comment on this. That's alright--just email me. I closed the comments because I made a decision. I'm not going to write for the Setonian anymore, but if they want me to, I'll copyedit until the day I'm forced to quit SHU. If you need to know why I made this decision, just read the entry.)
I know, before anyone says anything, that the requirement for Media Lab is to work with the Setonian in some capacity. I also know that some people are going to think that this entry is because of my expressed opinions about certain things that I have decided not to name on this blog. Well it's not--fully.
This is however, a chance for me to express my opinions, to give a pointed reason of why I may quit, and to hear back from readers. I do want to point out, however, I am not trying to slam anyone or any policy. I am merely expressing the thoughts in my head.
Let's get started then, shall we?
POINTS FOR QUITTING
1.This happened towards the end of the semester last time as well, but now, we're on the verge of losing our home. Why? See #2. my bro's not home, which means my stepdad has to pay child support, which means he doesn't have enough money to pay the rent. So what happens? Our landlord threatens to kick us out until we pay the months we missed.
2.Family issues--my little brother, as I once again told a select few, is in a group home because of past problems. He comes home once a week or so for family therapy. If I wasn't writing for the Setonian, I could be at home for that instead of interviewing people.
3.Writing--If I quit the Setonian, it would give me more time to do my own personal writing. Not many know this (Dr. Jerz, Dr. Wendland, and Dr. Arnzen, among the few do) but they will now--i potentially have a publishing company looking at a few--it went from 1 to like 5--short stories that they would want me to rewrite as chapters of novels. If I were to quit the Setonian, I would have more time to do so.
POINTS FOR STAYING ON
1. Writing--I love journalism. I don't think it will be my chosen profession, but I love it enough to keep doing it.
2. Meeting people--I love to talk to new people and establish networks on campus..
Really, that's all I have for points for staying with the setonian. I would love for everyone's opinion to be posted! Like I said, this wasn't a way for me to say "im pissed at this person" or "this policy fucking sucks big *****." It was just away for me to get off of my mind thoughts that have been floating there for awhile.
Thanks
Lou
Edits: I made the post look more like I orginially intended it to look--with my most important points at #1, then so forth. Writing will always be last to me--whether it's journalism or it's creative writing. My family comes first and foremost.
Totally unrelated, but here's the link for my journal
http://www.livejournal.com/users/slaintebannen
Most of my entries are custom-friend protected so, unless you've got a journal yourself...you'll only be able to see the public posts
Posted by: Kevin McGinnis at October 3, 2005 08:24 AMAh..but I'm about the people. I like to get people's opinions to see what they think. I don't make a decision without hearing at least perhaps one argument against what I'm against.
You may not obligate me to stay on--but Media Lab's requirements do, and I'm not about to drop a class.
Posted by: Lou Gagliardi at September 30, 2005 11:23 PMIf you really have that many reasons for not wanting to be a part of our staff, then I am not going to obligate you to remain on it. You shouldn't need to gain other people's opinions about whether or not you should stay on the staff; it is strictly your decision. If you have anything you want to talk with me about personally, then you can always e-mail me.
Posted by: Anne Stadler at September 30, 2005 08:04 PM