Darla Roberts
Creative director
Digital. I’m very specific with my searches. I’m looking for marketing trends. I love the efficiency of a digital search. Looking at a printed paper feels more leisurely to me, and it’s better if I’m traveling and taking my time to read. But in my day-to-day business, I really value the ability to do a quick search.
Gray Manit
Barista
Digital. I grew up with it. I’ve always used my phone to get my news, and so did my parents. I’m interested in reading about political stuff, LGBTQ issues and rock climbing. I rarely pick up a paper—only if people leave them on the table at my job. A lot of people leave papers for others to read.
John Garrard
Pilot
Paper! I like the smell of it. I like the feel of it, the texture—the whole package. It’s nostalgic. I feel that print is a dying art. With digital, stories can be modified instantly; with paper, I guess that the editors have to check facts, names and dates before the papers are printed. It’s going into print and can’t be modified later. I like paper; it’s old-school.
Sophia Grant
Student
Digital to the extent that it’s so accessible. I still see papers out on the street … so if a paper is readily available, I’ll pick it up. Some papers, you have to pay for, and with digital, I usually go cost-free.
Brooklynn Smith
Bartender
Using a phone is definitely convenient. But if you’re sitting on your patio and having your morning coffee, or traveling, then the paper would be a fulfilling experience. Also, with paper, you can cut out articles, obituaries and art, and put it up on your wall. Memories.
I like both print & digital. Print is good over a cup of coffee. Digital is good for finding stories you can’t get in the print editions.So both serve a purpose.