The prospect of backpack journalism has proven to be a frightening thought for some in the journalism world. Reporters who are able to shoot and edit video, write print stories, and take still photos make some think that the quality of journalism will ultimately suffer. However, the growing consensus is that backpack journalism will continue to make its mark on newsrooms across the country.
As someone who has grown up with the Internet, I can comfortably say that I am representational of the majority of college students in how I get my news. Newspapers and traditional news broadcasts are simply not that relevant anymore. The internet is the ultimate destination for instantaneous news updates. Through the internet, users can watch video clips, listen to audio, and read a traditional print story, all at one destination. Although some "old-timers" may want to resist this change, the fact is that it has already occurred. Like it or not, backpack journalism will play a major role in how citizens get their news in the future.
Like any experiment, backpack journalism has many problems. But as time goes on, these problems will begin to fade as journalists become better trained and technology becomes easier to use. It is impossible to know what the future holds for the journalism industry, but what is clear is that to survive, we all need to be willing to forget old habits and keep a focused eye on the future.
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