A panel of former and current USA Today editors discussed the influence of the newspaper on the industry. Topics included USA Today's design innovations and color, the importance of the sports section, important stories, and the role of the Internet and blogging. Illustrations were shown from the newspaper. Moderator Amy Eisman is the American University School of Communication Director of Writing Programs. This event was part of a celebration by USA Today of its 25th anniversary. It was launched as the first national newspaper on September 15, 1982