Letter from the Editor

My personal mission over the last two years has been to mold myself into a leader who would take The Arbiter to new levels of excellence. I have a real passion for journalism, and value its place in society. I see it as a vital part of a healthy Democracy and a record of our history. Journalists keep track of the Who, What, When, Where, How and Why, of what’s happening in the world and share that with the populace. We help state the significance of current events and trends, and raise people’s awareness of significant issues. Journalists have the ability to change the world through our reporting.

We are the eyes and ears of the public; they count on us to keep them informed so they can make decisions for their lives and the lives of their families.

This is a responsibility I take very seriously.

The Arbiter has been the independent voice of the students of Boise State University for 75 years. In order to be that voice, we must be in tune with students who attend school here. We have to be experts in relaying the information that students want to absorb, keeping them informed on issues that impact their lives.

As such, the position of Editor-in-Chief of The Arbiter must act as an ambassador for our media outlet – to be plugged in to the campus, networking with other student leaders, clubs, organizations and university administrators and department heads. I hope to synergize with the pulse of the Boise State University. Only then can I truly know how to lead the newspaper to achieve its objective of providing exceptional and relevant content for our audience.

We seek opportunities to further our knowledge of this school and the people who make Boise State a metropolitan research university of distinction. I welcome any opportunity to meet you and learn what it is you want to see The Arbiter cover and discern what issues you want us to dive into most.

Our principle objective is, and always has been, to help show the world who you are. The good, bad, ugly and beautiful, journalism exists as a method to observe our surroundings and appreciate excellence, as well as illuminate what needs revision. We cannot do that without your help.

Journalists at The Arbiter will be integrating articles, podcasts, video and pictures to create multi-media packages for you to enjoy and interact with online and in print. It’s my hope you will indeed interact with The Arbiter, and the community of Boise State, by writing letters to the editor to be published in our newspaper, as well as by submitting your multi-media for our website.

This year The Arbiter celebrates 75 years of being the independent voice of students at Boise State University. It is our honor and privilege to serve you, collaborate with you, and to ensure your voice is heard. If you have any questions, concerns or compliments about the coverage The Arbiter provides, please email me at editor@arbiteronline.com or call 345-8204 to schedule an appointment to sit down with me in person. My door is always open.

All my best,

Shannon Morgan

Editor-in-Chief of The Arbiter

Shannon Morgan

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