Page 3 December 2008

EDITORIAL

PANTHER POST

| Here IT IS. THE FIRST issue of the Panther Post. It is an exciting time for us, young students.

A whole new paper here _ to tell you exactly what is happening in and around the school.

Try to be optimistic.

The whole issue has been. one of constant question- ing. Many wonder what the point of changing the name of a newspaper when it is actually the content that needs changing. True, true. But take note: we have changed the content. Hope-

fully you feel it to be for the -

better, I know we do. Keep an open mind about the new newspaper name. We are not looking to place a veil over the follies of the past, we are hoping to open a win- dow for the future.

The new name was voted for by you, the students, in a

- anything this paper does is an attempt to better us.

The Other Side of the Story

By Lucas McInnis —

Correction

Executive Vice President Matt Morrison is supervisor to Buddy Program, and not an organizer as printed in the November Cadre.

We attempt to fix any incorrect facts. If we print something incor- rect, please contact us at upeicadre@ gmail.com

so. I do not disagree with. these sentiments, but I do wish people would realize

So rejoice, dear students, this is democracy at its best.

Many of you may still question, and will continue to question, the choice of changing the name, but bear in mind, it is not without good cause.

Think of it as a fresh start.

In academic terms, you

. do not give the exact same

The option of leaving the name as the Cadre was available, and you still chose the name on the front page of the paper you are now reading.

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cious than informative.

A chance to breath life into a paper that has allowed itself to choke to death.

This is the future, dear

paper back after being given the opportunity for a re- write. At least, I would hope not. You aim to improve on the problems found in the

previous writing. We aim to _ Students. do the same. Welcome to the age of the The new name is a fresh Panther Post.

start. A chance to renew a recalcitrant paper that has in the past been more pugna-

Interested in contributing to The Panther Post? Write us at

Lucas McInnis is the editor-in- chief of the Panther Post

democratically held referen- dum on what you feel would be the best next step for your worthy newspaper.

I have heard multiple opin- ions on said decision. Many view the new name as a step backwards. One opinion found in an issue by our friends at the Semantic said the Cadre is a perfectly fine name, and should remain

reasonable rates. Why not get serious about learning to speak English properly? Proof of proficiency equals greater career opportunities/self-satisfaction.

Call 902 314 5148.

upeicadre@gmail.com with your idea.

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Editor-in-chief Lucas McInnis Production editor Sebastian Baglole Business manager Martha MacIntyre

Reporters Whitney Bysterveldt Shane Mountain Jarrod Yeo

Contributors Paige Matthie Lisa Marie Walsh

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