Pioneer Magazine

Hearing the Pioneer Magazine Volunteers come to talk to us, made me want to become involved.  I would like to shadow a photographer and see how photojournalism actually works.  I admire what they are trying to do, and would like to learn more about how they will keep this magazine running.

However, while listening to them, I had some doubts.   I don't really understand where there funding is going to come from until they develop regular readers.  I understand that they are applying for grants from the University, but it is only so long before that funding can end, right?   I also don't understand how they are going to keep such diligent workers without paying them. Eventually, people want to get paid for their hard work, so I would like to know if they plan on eventually paying their workers.

Overall, I did like the first edition of the magazine.  The photo of the man on the cover was amazing and deep.  I immediately wanted to read the article about him.  I did like the full page photos as well, but I found that I did not like many of the other stories printed inside.  I think that they need to figure out a way to connect with a young audience, specifically the UMass community, before the magazine will be successful.