Can I Get That In Print?

This year, the Sparta School District has initiated a new printing policy. Instead of the printers already being set up and ready to go for the students, this year, the students must set up the printers themselves. According to Kristen Martin, one of Sparta's dedicated librarians, this new policy is meant to, "Help the school district track some of our expenses." The school district will be able to keep track of how much paper is being used in the schools, and be able to locate ways to reduce it.

However, many students are finding the new policy to be a source of stress. Instead of being able to rely on printers here at school should printers at home ever break down, students find that they can no longer print the day a paper is due.

"It takes a long time to set up a printer," says Ashlie Kasten, a senior at Sparta High.

"Freshmen can't even print," says Jenna Deicher, a freshman at Sparta High.

"I've just given up trying to set up printers," says Bryon Paige. "It's so much easier to print at home or in the library."

The frustration at such a policy is understandable, and as the year goes on, many hope that the frustration simmers down. "People need to remember that we are in a transition period," says Kristen Martin, "and that once the transition period is over, things should be easier."

The entire school district is adjusting to the changes in the printing policies, and the irritation is felt all across the board. However, one must remember that time's continuous march makes many things easier. It's all about adjusting.