The Deadline

While our title, The Deadline, began as a simple joke, it adopted a meaning that runs deeper than an approaching print date. Although the word deadline may have a negative connotation, it can also invoke feelings of urgency and can apply to issues around the world. Deadlines exist to remind us that time is precious and to act before it is too late.

From environmental dilemmas to newsroom declines, each article highlights an ongoing issue amplified by the pandemic. We want not only to acknowledge these inequalities, but to recognize those working against them and the individuals they affect.

Although the impact of climate change seems hundreds of years away and political polarization  seems insurmountable, extreme weather currently disrupts food availability and open-mindedness spurs societal growth.

Like the issues we cover, the pandemic has impacted each of our lives in distinct ways. However, as we unite in the Regis computer lab making each other laugh and conversing about recent Supreme Court decisions, it is clear that NEHSJC has been an opportunity to discover our shared values.

Not only are we building friendships, but we are also establishing professional relationships that will aid us in our future endeavors. The connections we fostered here are a stark reminder that collaboration is key to progress.