Journalists need to adapt to the journalism industry going mobile

The journlism indusry is changing — that's no secret. The days of the newspaper being a daily staple for American families is in the past.

Now, information is available at our fingertips. Many people are constantly checking their cell phones, and in turn, checking the news.

This is a good thing, according to journalism students at the University of Maryland. Living in the past won't get you anywhere, except out of a job.

Yes, putting together compelling, informative stories is still important. But journalists need to learn to adapt to the changing times.

Even desktop homepages are losing steam; now, everything is done on cell phones. Journalists must produce content that is mobile-friendly. That should be the first priority.