accessibility. Students unable to collect a copy and those with visual impairments would be able to read the paper online. Eco-friendliness. A website would reduce paper usage and produce no litter. Digital media experience. For student journalists, gaining experience in running a web-based news site would be invaluable for any job which involves digital communication. Drawbacks One issue is information management. The site would have to comply with data protection and privacy laws. Advice should be sought from the IT department. Another drawback may be personal preference. Twenty-five per cent of survey respondents liked having a physical paper to flick through in a café. However, as this is a minority view, I would suggest that the benefits of the online paper outweigh the inconvenience on this issue. Conclusion The results of the consultation suggest that moving the paper online is the best option given that it would reduce costs, be more environmentally-friendly and reach a larger audience. A change to a digital format is therefore recommended to maintain the benefits of the newspaper while addressing its current difficulties.