Coming from a journalism background — newspapers, to be more specific — I remember how commonplace it was to open the front door on a Saturday morning, pick up the morning paper, and start my morning off with a cup of coffee and a bit of news, some of which I covered personally. Now, I read my news on my phone.

Times change … and usually for the better.

Yes, your Marietta Magazine has returned to its digital format, which we first introduced at the start of the pandemic. And while some prefer to hold a physical copy of this special publication, we know it is time to remain in the digital age. First, it reduces our carbon footprint. Second, we can produce digital publications more frequently with little cost. As you will read, in this issue, we focus on the incredible accomplishments of our men’s and women’s basketball teams. The next issue will look at the Etta Express’s amazing run in the World Series. And third, with this new format, you can easily share the stories you love by clicking the social media icons at the top of each story — which enables you to help with our efforts to market Marietta College.

We know that marketing Marietta to the digital community will help us recruit and retain talented students and grow The Long Blue Line. We also know that more communication with alumni, students, and the full Marietta College community will help keep you invested in this timeless institution. As we’ve come to appreciate over the past two and a half years, communication is a vital tool in every aspect of society — and we aim to provide more communication about Marietta to you by producing more digital publications. We would love to have your input on what stories you want to see and ways we can improve.

Thank you for readership and support — and enjoy your digital Marietta Magazine!