Student newspapers across the US are facing a dark reality. As they are free to read, they are making less money than ever, meaning that such newspapers are finding it hard to survive.

Most college papers have reduced their print editions (版本). Last year, the Daily Tar Heel printed a paper four days a week. This year, it prints a paper every three days. And while it used to produce around 22,000 newspapers each time, it only makes around 10,000 now, said Erica Perel, general manager.

Increasingly, student journalists have turned their focus to digital versions of their newspapers, and the new ways that social media allows them to tell stories. They’ve adapted their skills to mirror what’s going on in the professional journalism world.

“I think we’re adapting very well...in moving away from that print edition. But it’s challenging.” said Jonathan Carter, a student at North Carolina State University. So what should student newspapers do? LoMonte said the best solution would be for universities to financially (财经的) support student journalism. University leaders like to talk about producing responsible students, he said, and journalism is a part of that.

In the meantime, campus newspapers are figuring out their financial models as they go along. Bruce dePyssler, adviser to North Carolina Central University’s Campus Echo Newspaper, said his students post one story a day online. The best stories are put together for a once-a-semester print edition.

And even if student journalists don’t go into media jobs, Perel said, “They’ve still had a great education.” “The number one thing that we teach is critical thinking (批判思考) and how to be a lifelong learner,” she said, “The ones who are living through this transition (过渡) are the ones that are going to be a lot stronger for it in the end.”

I was seventeen, working as a waiter.【小题1】. Families had been coming on the same week each summer for generations. Many of the employees were regulars too, so we knew a lot of the guests by sight. Some we knew by name. Others by reputation. The guests arrived on Saturday to stay the week. The waiters lined up, ready to carry bags and earn the standard one-dollar tip. Sometimes it was fifty cents. If we got lucky, two dollars.【小题2】. This was the week the Fish Man was to arrive. We didn't know his real name. It was said he made a fortune in some sort of fish-related business. But more importantly, he was a twenty-dollar tipper.

There were five waiters and only one Fish Man per year. If it was your turn in line, it was like winning a small lottery (彩票).That summer, I got the Fish Man. He was a big man, bright red hair, easy smile, and a big belly. I didn't talk to the Fish Man much. None of his bags were unusually heavy, so I did the job easily. He drew a twenty from the wallet, smiled and said, “thanks.”【小题3】.

Soon the money was spent. But I never forgot the Fish Man. The whole point of tipping was lost at the twenty dollar level.【小题4】. It was as if he was giving a riddle: “Why did I give you so much money? I worked on the riddle for years. Sometimes I thought I had the answer, but the thought always changed.

I am the same age as the Fish Man now. I often think of him. I'm sure all the waiters have found different answers by now. The one thing I can say for sure is that the Fish Man got his money's worth from me. Maybe this holiday seas on would be a good time to save your words of wisdom and just be the Fish Man.【小题5】.

Daniel Matthews is a paramedic (急救医) in the province of New Brunswick, Canada. He keeps a busy schedule, working 12-hour shifts, sometimes during the day and sometimes at night.

When he and his partner arrive for a shift, “we first have to go through a ‘truck check’ to see that the ambulance has all the necessary equipment,” Matthews tells Your Hot Job. “Once we’re ready to go, we’re given a post.” Then he and his partner respond to 911 calls made from that area.

Emergency calls require a quick response. “When our medical dispatch (派遣) center receives the 911 call, they send it to a phone that we carry,” Matthews says. The phone has all the information he and his partner need about the type of emergency they’re responding to.

A paramedic’s job is unpredictable. You go from relaxing to rushing to an emergency. “It can be difficult, sitting in a chair one minute, and the next, you will be on the side of a highway doing CPR,” Matthews says.

As for the emergency, Matthews mentions that “In the winter, we respond to car accidents due to bad weather or winter sports accidents.” In the summer, there are calls about shortness of breath due to heat, as well as recreational vehicle (旅行房车) accidents.

Matthews never knows what kind of emergency he’ll face. So he has to be ready for anything. Being a first responder “comes more naturally for me and many paramedics, as we often remain calm in these situations,” he says. “Not everybody has a personality that can remain calm for a job like this.” A paramedic’s work can be stressful. Staying centered and controlling your emotions are important for this job. It isn’t just about saving lives, Matthews says. It’s about treating patients with respect. Staying calm is a big part of being able to help people when they’re scared or hurt.