What the adviser can do: Push for USEFUL cutting-edge technology

Does your publication need an oversized color printer to print off pre-proofs of the magazine? Sure it would be nice, but do you need it? Do you have enough digital cameras - or do you need just one? Does CS4 need to be purchased, or can you get by with CS3? Equipment purchases should be determined by need, not want. Having said that, what does one need to operate a strong publication? Can you take such requests to the school board? I think that equipment that allows students to produce the best magazine they can is necesarry.