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More Copies of The Slantspur Soon To Appear in Newsstands
Slantspur circulation to be increased due to popular student demand.
Jake Kohlman
Issue date: 4/1/05 Section: News
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The editors of The Slantspur, finally caving to pressure from the Rollins student body, have decided to increase the circulation of the newspaper from 2000 to 4000 a week. Demand for the newspaper has increased steadily since the start of the semester, forcing the editors to act or face a riot from their faithful readers.
In recent weeks copies of The Slantspur have been flying off their stands with many people unable to obtain copies of the insightful and always error-free weekly. Students have complained to Slantspur management that some student entrepreneurs have been taking up to a hundred copies of that week's Slantspur and selling them on eBay with bids reaching a not-unreasonable $400 for the free newspaper.
The demand for the newspaper is a surprising turn of events for the newset college newspaper in the state of Florida. Not too long ago The Slantspur was an afterthought on campus, with students rarely, if ever, reading each week's edition. While none of the students interviewed for this piece could quite pin down what exactly it is that now draws them to the newspaper, many pointed to the reinvigorated Sports section as being a highlight of their Slantspur reading experience. The Sports Section is under new management this semester, following Senior Jake Kohlman's promotion from staff reporter to Sports Editor.
The students surveyed listed several other positives that have enhanced the paper's readability. Sophomore Tom Idiote pointed to how prompt The Slantspur delivery is, saying, "I love how the paper is almost always there by noon on Fridays. I mean the latest its gotten there is by Monday, so you have to like the punctuality."
While Tom likes the timeliness of The Slantspur's delivery, Junior Melissa Notreal enjoys the timeliness of the articles inside the paper. "The paper keeps me informed. It's helpful for my classes' current events assignments because I can get information from our school's paper, and because the news The Slantspur writes about is always a week or so old when the paper comes out I'm always almost relevant".
Senior Jake Kohlman says that, for him, the Sports Section is appointment reading. "I never miss an issue. I make sure I'm at The Slantspur stands before that week's edition is even delivered just so I don't have to buy a copy off eBay." Other students pointed to the bright colors and interesting pictures that are clearly stolen from the internet as a reason to read The Slantspur.
While the exact reasons might not be clear, it's obvious to everyone on campus that The Slantspur has become a must read for students. Luckily, the paper's editors have recognized the demand for more copies and are taking action to satisfy everyone's needs.
In recent weeks copies of The Slantspur have been flying off their stands with many people unable to obtain copies of the insightful and always error-free weekly. Students have complained to Slantspur management that some student entrepreneurs have been taking up to a hundred copies of that week's Slantspur and selling them on eBay with bids reaching a not-unreasonable $400 for the free newspaper.
The demand for the newspaper is a surprising turn of events for the newset college newspaper in the state of Florida. Not too long ago The Slantspur was an afterthought on campus, with students rarely, if ever, reading each week's edition. While none of the students interviewed for this piece could quite pin down what exactly it is that now draws them to the newspaper, many pointed to the reinvigorated Sports section as being a highlight of their Slantspur reading experience. The Sports Section is under new management this semester, following Senior Jake Kohlman's promotion from staff reporter to Sports Editor.
The students surveyed listed several other positives that have enhanced the paper's readability. Sophomore Tom Idiote pointed to how prompt The Slantspur delivery is, saying, "I love how the paper is almost always there by noon on Fridays. I mean the latest its gotten there is by Monday, so you have to like the punctuality."
While Tom likes the timeliness of The Slantspur's delivery, Junior Melissa Notreal enjoys the timeliness of the articles inside the paper. "The paper keeps me informed. It's helpful for my classes' current events assignments because I can get information from our school's paper, and because the news The Slantspur writes about is always a week or so old when the paper comes out I'm always almost relevant".
Senior Jake Kohlman says that, for him, the Sports Section is appointment reading. "I never miss an issue. I make sure I'm at The Slantspur stands before that week's edition is even delivered just so I don't have to buy a copy off eBay." Other students pointed to the bright colors and interesting pictures that are clearly stolen from the internet as a reason to read The Slantspur.
While the exact reasons might not be clear, it's obvious to everyone on campus that The Slantspur has become a must read for students. Luckily, the paper's editors have recognized the demand for more copies and are taking action to satisfy everyone's needs.