In September of 1987, the paper changed its name to the New Voice, in an effort to “rebuild the paper” and to jump start journalism at the IU East Campus as this was the beginning of the J290 Internship to Journalism class. The first issue of the New Voice provided introductions to IU’s new president, Thomas Ehrlich, and IU East’s new chancellor, Charlie Nelms, both whom started their positions of leadership in 1987. While the Pioneer Press focused a lot on sports and IU East events, the New Voice offered more opinion pieces, comics, and letters to the editors. There was also a lot more humor and satirical pieces offered in the New Voice.
