Whim is RUās only student-run online magazine. Whim serves two purposes: to provide entertainment and information to RU students and to provide our volunteer staff with a working knowledge of how to run a professional and interactive web site.
It was exactly six years ago this month that Whim first hit the net. The idea for our Internet magazine was born in a dorm room in Pocahontas Hall and has developed from a four section, 3 person production, to a full bodied 6 section publication.
To read more about Whimās history and previous members, please visit whimalumni.com.
Whim Timeline
Spring 1997 - Whim is founded by ambitious and caffeine-driven RU students. Greg Norman, a Media Studies student is appointed Executive Director.
Fall 1997 - Whim receives funding ($15 a week) in return for managing the Tartanās online site. It is now managed by the Tartan staff and is located at thetartan.com.
Fall 1998 - Whim expands to a weekly publication. Brian Korte, a Media Studies student concentrating in advertising, takes over as Executive Director.
Spring 1999 - Whimās web counter hits the 30,000 mark. The Whim Newsletter is sent to online subscribers.
Fall 2000 - Another Media Studies student, Rachel (Thomason) Pastirik, inherits the Executive Director position. Whim purchases the domain name ruwhim.com. Whim wins second place for main page presentation in national contest. Korte founds whimalumni.com.
Spring 2001 - The Sports Section is added to the other four weekly sections.
Fall 2001 - Whimās operating budget is doubled. An official legal and policy section was created.
Spring 2002 - The Toon Section makes its debut. Whim hosts Media Fest, a day of live music and media for RU students.
Fall 2002 - Whimās executive staff grows to include permanent Executive Assistant and Public Relations positions. The 40 member staff produces a minimum of 24 new articles and graphics each week. Whim begins providing online advertising for campus groups and the surrounding community. The About Us and Awards and Press sections were born.
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