I’ve discovered there are folks who regularly read The Daily Pennsylvanian online every morning shortly after we publish at 5 a.m. For those unusually dedicated readers and many others who would like to get their fill of Penn news before going to bed, I’m pleased to announce we’re now publishing at midnight.

In the Internet age, earlier publication has become the norm for newspapers both large and small. We’ve recently implemented some newsroom changes that make the same possible for us.

Some articles will trickle in after midnight due to when events end and when news breaks. Nonetheless, our new mindset is to get content up as quickly as possibly.

Over time, that will mean more breaking news stories and updates. I’m really looking forward to it and hope you do too.

The first of our two recruitment meetings is tonight! If you’re interested at all in working for the DP, and trust me it’s a great opportunity, come down to our office at 4015 Walnut Streeet (right between Metropolitan Bakery and an art gallery) at 4:30 for Business and 6:00 for Editorial.

All of us have prepared short little talks for you about what each department does and what sorts of things you can do if you get involved. Also, for editorial folks you’ll be coming into the office right in the middle of production hours so you’ll get to see the office in action, as people buzz around and go about the business of putting out a daily newspaper.

Remember, this isn’t just for people interested in writing and reporting. There are so many other things involved in putting out a paper. Photo, Video, Web Design and Programming, Design, Art, Editing, Advertising, Finance, Credit, Marketing, and more.

Even if you’re not sure whether you want to work for a newspaper, please do come and check us out, you might like it like I did. When I first came to Penn I had no idea I would end up here. I wasn’t involved in my high school paper, never considered journalism, but going to a recruiting meeting sucked me in, I started writing and designing and haven’t looked back since.