Tim Elder ‘28
Eggplant Editor
It lies in wait for someone to grasp its pages and scour through the profound collegiate journalism it has to offer. Whether it be on a table at Cool Beans, the counter at Dag’s or even the floor, the paper copies of The Spire are waiting to be read. Sadly, it seems these papers are at the brunt of a great deal of neglect as of late. The paper copies have sadly found themselves being used as a paper towel substitute rather than a piece of reading material. The copies, despite their sleek new design and stories that are improving each week, do not get the love that they rightfully deserve.
The excitement that fills its pages when a student sits down at the table seemingly ready to read them, only to be manhandled and thrown to the side, forever crumpled. It is truly a tragic sight to see a piece of reading material with so much potential be viewed on the same level as a thin napkin. As the papers lay there in a spill of overly milky coffee turning its glimmering white pages a faded brown, the papers don’t complain and they continue to wait for their one shining moment.
The students are however still overwhelmingly positive about the physical copies citing “they always come in handy if I have to blow my nose or clean up some coffee.” When asked about the actual stories within the paper the students said “What stories?”
Some sources are reporting that there are even more uses for the paper other than reading. These other uses include a cover for the rain, a brush for loose table crumbs, and even an emergency notepad. Yes, students would write in or on the papers themselves before even reading a headline.
As of now it seems nothing will change regarding the quantity of papers that are produced each edition. Despite the clear abuse these papers face on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, no matter the edition, The Spire is here to stay. Even though some decide to not use them for their intended purpose, at least they are helping students in some manner.
Featured image courtesy of The Wred Feather
Copy Edited by Sophia Mariani ’26
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