The Gazette

After a period of turmoil, the Gazette rises from the ashes. It tries something new – it reinvents itself. The 21st Century requires a modern approach; that’s something the Lookout always understood, but Sam struggled to come to terms with. Now, reinstated as Editor by a very slim margin of votes, she is ready to make changes.

The first change is promoting Flora to the position of Managing Editor, where she can oversee employee wellbeing and interpersonal relationships, leaving Sam more time to focus on the newspaper’s content, finances and reputation.

The Gazette employees elect representatives from their number to decide the overall direction they want the paper to follow. Exposing injustices, increasing trust in journalism and remaining independent from political and economic influence are top priorities.

The newspaper experiences a resurgence in popularity, inspiring new sponsors to join and allowing the Gazette to ditch its unethical partners. The steady stream of revenue from the ever-expanding online puzzles page allows them to be picky about which advertisers they work with. The Gazette gets its long-awaited app.

The Lookout succeeds too, but its momentum starts to slow as its many schemes begin to catch up with it. With new publications like the Seldonan Stakeout springing up, the Lookout has to work hard not to become yesterday’s news. Its journalists are talented, but the place lacks the heart of the Gazette – the sense of camaraderie shared across departments that gives it the special energy to propel it forwards.

The Gazette becomes the top newspaper in New Glabe again, making a tidy income for its shareholders – its employees. The Owner would be delighted if he still had control of the place, but after being blackmailed into selling his shares by Gazette journalists, his reputation has been destroyed by the information about his misdeeds coming out anyway. The Gazette journalists delight in publishing the article about his final appearance in court, where he was found guilty of bribery and financial crimes, landing him with hefty fines and a prison sentence.

The Gazette belongs to its people now – the vivid personalities who make the place so special – and they shepherd it towards a bright future.