In the midst of a recession, there are simple pleasures than can keep us on track. It may be something as simple as cooking dinner with friends, going for a jog around a lake, or sitting down on a Sunday morning with your favorite newspaper. So what happens when your favorite newspaper has a very high chance of being shut down? This is likely to happen to people in the Boston area who enjoying reading The Boston Globe.
The Boston Globe has brought happiness to many people since 1872. In today's generation, it is true that many of the people my age turn to the internet instead of a newspaper to get information. However, for many people, the internet cannot replace a newspaper because it is something that brings them joy daily and they truly enjoy reading it. It is a simple pleasure that is cheap and informative.
So why would The Boston Globe be at risk for shutting down? The Boston Globe is owned by The New York Times, and The New York Times has said that it is likely The Boston Globe will be shut down if the unions do not agree on cutting costs. This would mean reducing employees pay and retiree benefits. So in the meantime, the Boston area residents will have to make the most out of their daily paper, while keeping in mind that it may not be around for much longer.
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