Website woes

In today's rapidly changing media landscape, a functional Web site capable of delivering relevant information to readers is nearly as vital to a newspaper as the newsprint stories and editorials are printed on. That's why The Cavalier Daily transitioned to a new Web site last fall, and that's why hundreds of other media organizations have invested thousands of dollars in the development and publication of so-called "new media." But what happens when a Web site designed to enhance readers' experiences and improve the generation of online content instead ends up creating a host of unforeseen complications? That's precisely what happened with the new CavalierDaily.com. Coding problems, server problems and several other unexpected setbacks have delayed various new media projects and caused difficulty for anyone trying to search through archival material normally available online. As those who attempted to visit our Web site during Winter Break might readily attest to, something needs to be fixed, and fixed soon.Good news, though, is on the horizon. The Cavalier Daily currently is working on solving its Web site dilemma and is actively thinking about bolstering its new media offerings. As we continue working to investigate and fix the technical malfunctions, we also are already planning to incorporate into our Web site additional blogs, photo slideshows, podcasts and -- potentially -- video footage. Moreover, if you have any requests or suggestions, we'd be glad to hear those ideas below. We cannot promise everything, but we can promise that we are working hard to make our Web site more functional and useful.