Looking Ahead

SPJers -

I want to extend a warm "Thank You" to our friends at UC SPJ for their continued support of our efforts to spread the word about our situation here at Ohio university as we begin an effort to improve the understanding of open records laws in Athens. (Please see the commenatry two posts below)

Over the weekend, we have received numerous inquiries about how fellow journalists and SPJ members across the country can help in these efforts. I am honored and thrilled at the prospect of so much enthusiasm for our efforts to create a better environment for not only journalists, but also for the general public.

We have a large task ahead of us at OU SPJ in the coming months as we begin to tackle this blatant disregard of freedom of information. We are open to any and all suggestions and I encourage everyone to contact national SPJ as well as local papers here in Athens about the issue. Here is the link to the two origianl stories about this issue:

The Post (January 21, 2009)

The Athens NEWS (July 14, 2008)

After our Executive Board meets on Thursday, we will have a better and more developed understanding of how we plan to proceed so stay posted right here as the next few weeks progress.

Thanks again and remember, it is time we "Let the Sunshine In" here at Ohio University.

Evan Millward,
OU SPJ President