"More than a year ago, Brian Stelter had a story in The New York Times about how the social-media generation takes it upon themselves to pass on the news they feel is worthwhile. The story contained a quote from an unidentified college student that has become iconic of the new journalism evolving before our eyes. The student said: “If the news is that important, it will find me.” /…/ So why am I bringing all this up now, more than 18 months after the pivotal story — a lifetime in the web world? Well, Monday, the news found me."
