The
Mercury is conceived as a publication outlet for informative writing
from students in News Reporting & Editing and perhaps other courses. Time this Fall permitting, the
class may ask for submissions from anyone with ambition to be an
"independent journalist" ("blogger," more prosaically) - but we have
gotten a late start this semester. Look forward to something more ambitious by Spring.
"Mercury"
is a traditional name for newspapers, as he was a messenger of Olympian
gods; coming from the "ether"net, the name seems even more appropriate
today. Moreover,
Mercury is imaged by his wings (athletics), is the name of a planet and
a metal (astronomy & science), and its etymology actually defines
Mecury as "god of traffic, merchandise" (business); hence he represents
the aspects UWL has traditionally been known for.
The Mercury will seek to maintain a focus on stories affecting students, especially UWL, and the LaCrosse area.
