Hey everyone, it’s been a fun few weeks here at The Press with our new sportswriter, Jacob Cheris. We brought back Sports Minute and launched a new sports show. Both are sponsored by local businesses. I have always been aware of the reality that newspapers exist.
Yes, to let the people know. Certainly, to hold officials accountable. Of course, to report on the news of the day. In fact, it’s also just to have a little fun at the same time.
It is also most important to remember that newspapers are businesses and are in the business of making money. That may seem like a vulgar mentality to some, but it is reality. Deal with it.
With that in mind, in the course of reporting the news of the day, I work with the business community to keep the public informed where necessary to hold government officials accountable. My agenda to work on has never been a secret. Meanwhile, Gaylon is having fun. But I also enjoy the food and electricity that comes out of my walls and my “Florida Man” shirt, so I appreciate the paycheck.
So much of the future agenda, at least when it comes to the sports sector, will definitely be designed around business opportunities and how we can work together as a community. , it’s not impossible for me to accept constructive criticism, even if it doesn’t hit the mark every time. There are more videos and unique ways of reporting the news, but the goal is to understand what makes this part of the country different from big-city journalism (which I said in my best Southern gentleman impersonation). It is also about recognizing. Characteristics of Dickinson and the small towns of southwestern North Dakota.
Some may perceive it as a set of limitations. “Target does not exist!” Why is there no Red Lobster? Where are CVS and Walgreens?!?!?” I see a series of curiosities. We have everything, just the family name of the Dickinson area associated with it, not the economic name of the company.
That’s one of the many reasons why being intrinsically engaged with the community and satisfying our readers is near the top of our priority list. I’ve always believed in community journalism for one simple reason. There are many people who write about the NFL, the Los Angeles Dodgers, what’s going on in Washington, D.C., and cruise lines in central Florida, but there’s only one place to do it. Whether Trinity beat De Lux Burlington on Friday night (the answer is likely “yes,” since the Titans have only lost to the Lakers once since 1991) or Bell during basketball season. Find out what the Field Bantams’ records are. As my colleague Jacob said yesterday, here’s what to expect from the Class B Region 7 Volleyball Tournament, which begins today, Monday, November 11, 2024, and runs throughout this week.
What I would like to express my gratitude to is simply this. You are picking up what we have left behind. We’ve seen a lot of people checking out all the new products we’ve mentioned so far on our sports page, and we’ve received a lot of comments, compliments and constructive criticism on our work, so we need you to Every day, I feel that we are working together to deliver what we want.
Until then, it’s always been clear that new technology isn’t scary, but serves as another way to get what you want to see. There’s no reason why dedicated cross country runners, track and field athletes, male and female wrestlers, and swimmers don’t deserve the same coverage and the “big game” of sports, much less why we as journalists shouldn’t be allowed to do so. . As well as the efforts of different sports networks on different platforms, we will discuss them in video form during small sports shows. I’m sure they’ll be excited.
I don’t believe in negligence, but I am wary of omission…because I would rather try something and fail miserably by falling on the sidewalk and breaking my nose than trying without taking the first step. Because it’s better. The fact is, you deserve it. Frankly, I like trying new things. Because it’s fun. I love my job. And because life without risks is boring.
Young Cheris and I are a team of two. We appreciate everyone’s patience as we continue to fly the ball into the air and place 12 sticks on the plate in this little balancing act. And I am certainly confident not only that we are heading in the right direction, but also that the map is very large and there is still a lot of area to cover.
Thank you for coming on board. Let’s see where the road goes…
Gaylon is a sportswriter from Jensen Beach, Florida, and his column appears weekly. He can be reached at gparker@thedickinsonpress.com or 701-456-1213.
Gaylon is a sportswriter from Jensen Beach, Florida, but has lived all over the world. Growing up in an athletic background, his love of sports led him to pursue a career in journalism starting in 1998 in Enid, Oklahoma, Alamogordo, New Mexico, Pascagoula, Mississippi, and Viera, Florida. His main passion is small towns. Community sports, especially baseball and soccer.
