THE CAMPUS NEWSPAPER POLICY Revised August 2001 FOREWORD The following is the policy of The Campus newspaper. The newspaper staff is comprised of students enrolled in three classes in the Journalism program--Newspaper Production (Jour 103 a-d), Editorial Board (Jour 104 a-d), and Photojournalism (Jour 110 a-d) 1. Deadlines met 2. Writing quality 3. Accuracy of stories 4. Fulfilling job responsibilities 5. Application of the principles of ethical journalism as outlined in the Society of Professional Journalists Canons of Journalism (included in this Policy Manual) 6. Production abilities reflected and measured in copyreading, proofreading, headline writing and page design If readers have strong interests in international relations, national policies, the status of major league professional teams or the location and quality of big-city entertainment, they will subscribe to an appropriate publication. It is with these industry-wide facts in mind and having due concern for the proper teaching of journalism that the following rule has been constructed: 1. Material submitted for grades should be suitable for publication in The Campus. That is, the material should be about a campus person or event, an event or person in the immediate community that would be of interest to our readers or an event or person farther away that has a local angle. 2. There may be occasional exceptions to this rule but they should be exceptions Rather than the norm. They should arise out of extraordinary events, not normal ones, and even then the writers should be seeking a local angle. The practices of good journalism are outlined in the Code of Ethics of the Society of Professional Journalists. Maintaining these high standards is vital to the survival of credibility for the program and its publications. At times during the semester, it may seem that your adviser(s) emphasize competition. If so, your perception is correct. We believe in competition because it is the professional norm, because it is a valuable learning experience, because it breeds the personal characteristics of a reporter which are valued, because it is a way of comparing your work against that of your peers and because most employers would prefer to hire a winner with a strong track record in competition. But as the saying goes, winning is not the only thing. Participating, trying your wings, attempting to win even if you run the risk of not winning is part of the meaning of competition. Not all journalists win, but all journalists are winners because they think like winners. They compete hard but fairly. They are not undone by failure. They profit from what they learn each time they set their work against others. Be aggressive. If you never try, you cannot lose but you will be a loser in any event. Maintain vigorous standards of honesty and fair play in the selection and editing of its contents as well as in all relations with news sources and the public. Deal dispassionately with controversial subjects and treat disputed issues with impartiality. Practice humility and tolerance in the face of honest conflicting opinions of disagreement. Provide a forum for the exchange of pertinent comment and criticism, especially if it is in conflict with the newspaper’s editorial point of view. Label its own editorial views or expressions of opinion. Exert maximum effort to print the truth in all news situations. Strive for completeness and objectivity. Guard against carelessness, bias or distortion by either emphasis or omission. Correct promptly errors of fact for which the newspaper is responsible. Use mature and considered judgment in the public interest at all times. Select, edit and display news on the basis of its significance and its genuine usefulness to the public. Edit news affecting public morals with candor and good taste and avoid an imbalance of a sensational, preponderantly negative or merely trivial news. Accent when possible a reasonable amount of news which illustrates the values of compassion, self-sacrifice, heroism, good citizenship and patriotism. Clearly define sources of news, and tell the reader when competent sources cannot be identified. Respect rights of privacy. Instruct its staff members to conduct themselves with dignity and decorum. Help to protect all rights and privileges guaranteed by law. Act with courage in serving the public. Stimulate and vigorously support public officials, private groups and individuals In crusades and campaigns to increase the good works and eliminate the bad In the community. Serve as a constructive critic of government at all levels, providing leadership for necessary reforms or innovations, and exposing any misfeasance in office or any misuse of public power. Oppose demagogues and other selfish and unwholesome interests regardless of their size or influence. A good newspaper is guided by truth, freedom and concern for human decency. 1. To provide instruction in the discipline of journalism and to emphasize the professional as well as the academic approach to principles, rights and obligations of a free press in a free society. 2. To provide the college with a quality newspaper. A quality newspaper possesses at least the following: The Campus must be concerned with its publics (the student body, the faculty, the administration and the community at large) because a good newspaper reports, interprets and comments on those ideas and events that are of consequence and/or interest to its readers. Meeting the needs of its publics should be the basic aim of the student-produced newspaper. That should be fundamental in the exercise of editorial judgment, in news play, content selection and editorial policy. Readers should receive a newspaper that provides full and accurate coverage of campus life and exhibits sound judgment and reasoning in columns and editorials. Readers deserve a newspaper that leads, informs, instructs and entertains with truth and accuracy foremost in the production of that newspaper. The Campus deserves the right to criticize, to question and to evaluate, and assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of that criticism. Constructive criticism, thoughtfully prepared and presented, is basic to the freedom of the college press. The Campus realizes that the exercise of press freedom entails a heavy burden of responsibility. That responsibility includes not only the right to print, but also the right not to print, for The Campus realizes that, at least in part, the reputation of students, faculty and the institution, and the opinions of its readers, can be shaped by The Campus. The Campus staff may make mistakes, but
not without benefiting from those mistakes and not without full
realization that it is responsible for those mistakes. A. Management 1. To accord students a medium of free expression, the newspaper advisers, college president and administrative assistants shall refrain from management of The Campus. 2. Because publishing a newspaper is a highly technical process that must operate within certain inflexible deadlines, it is necessary to concentrate executive authority in the hands of one individual--the editor in chief. a. The editor in chief is responsible and answerable for the news and editorial content of The Campus. b. The editor in chief ensures that The Campus is adequately covered. c. The editor in chief is responsible for the conduct of staff members when they are performing Campus duties. If the editor in chief believes there are journalistic or ethical reasons for the removal of a subordinate editor, subordinate editors may be removed by the editor in chief. 3. Selection of the editor in chief a. Candidates will submit a written statement announcing their wish to be considered as a candidate for editor in chief to the adviser prior to the announced deadline. b. The advisers, with input from the outgoing editor in chief, will choose the editor. 4. Removal of an editor in chief a. When any two members of the Editorial Board are concerned about the ability of the editor in chief to continue to perform his/her assigned duties, they may notify the advisers. An inquiry hearing will be conducted. b. The advisers will hear testimony from any member of staff who wishes to address the issue of the editor in chief’s ability to continue to properly execute the job. B. Advisers’ role 1. The role of the advisers is to advise the editor in chief, Editorial Board and individual staff members about news judgment, writing and placement, content, page design, professional ethics and conduct and other journalistic principles and techniques. 2. The advisers can often supply information that may be necessary to understand facts about a story or issue. 3. The advisers shall not impose editorial positions. 4. At least one adviser must be present at Editorial
Board proceedings. C. Content 1. Content selection is reserved for The Campus staff. The staff and the editor in chief in particular, shall insure that all copy meets the standards set forth in this policy. 2. The Campus may publish information on off-campus events related to or of interest to The Campus’ readership; however, the general rule is to cover campus activities first. 3. Obscenity and racial or religious denigrations shall not appear in The Campus with the intent of promoting those items or to titillate the readership. 4. News treatment a. The Campus reserves the right to treat individuals and issues on their merit as may be determined by the facts and the considered judgment of the Editorial Board. b. To protect academic freedom, The Campus will not quote or otherwise cite statements made during and as a part of any class without the express permission of the individual making such statements. c. The Campus shall not publish propaganda in the guise of news. 5. Political involvement a. The Campus is a non-partisan publication and has no campus or off-campus political affiliations. b. The Campus reserves the right, however, to publish in editorials, letters and columns support for or opposition to any candidate or issue in on-campus, local, state or national elections. 6. Double coverage a. It is not uncommon for members of The Campus staff to be hired by other newspapers in the area as paid employees, stringers and interns. There have been occasions when staffers have been caught in a conflict of interest between their responsibility to The Campus and to the other publication(s). b. When working on The Campus, the staffer is considered a full-time employee of the newspaper despite the lack of a salary. At any time where a potential conflict of interest might exist, the burden of checking with the adviser, or editors is on the staffer. If you are on assignment for The Campus, then obviously the primary loyalty is to The Campus; any information you gather is first and foremost the property of The Campus. You must check before writing a story for another publication or presenting film or prints to another publication. c. A violation of this policy will be considered a gross breach of ethics and may cause you to be excluded from normal publication activities. 1. Conduct of individuals in the News Room shall be professional. 2. The News Room shall always be kept neat and clean. 3. The News Room is not the appropriate place to have lengthy meetings with friends who are not members of the staff. 4. Phones a. Limit personal calls made from the News Room. b. When answering the phone use the following procedure: “Campus News Room, this is (state your name) speaking. May I help you?” c. Always be courteous, even when others are rude. d. Messages for staff members shall be put in their mail boxes. Messages shall contain the following information: who called, when (time and date), the message (if any), a return number and the name of the person taking the message. e. When dialing a number on campus, just dial the extension. f. When leaving a message for someone to return your call, always leave your full name (first and last) and your Campus affiliation. It is also helpful to let the source know when a good time is to return your call and what the call is regarding. g.
students are expected to observe the h.
Headphones must be worn when listening to CDs in the newsroom i.
Use of the internet should be first and foremost for stories.
No online chatting. The use of the computers is a privilege. If
you abuse that privilege by chatting online or visiting sites
that by the standards of good taste others may deem offensive,
lab privileges may be revoked after the first warning. 1. Any staff member may write a column. 2. Any person not on the staff may write a guest column on his/her own initiative or at the request of The Campus. 3. Selection of columns for publication a. Columns shall be selected for publication by the opinion editor after consultation with the editor in chief. b. Of foremost concern in selecting a column for publication shall be reader interest and good writing. c. Columns that are obscene or contain racial, religious or group denigrations shall not run; the writer shall be contacted and informed of the unacceptable portion(s) and given the opportunity to make revisions. d. To protect the individual’s right of freedom of expression, selection of columns shall not be made on the basis of opinions expressed therein except as noted in 3.c. 4. The Campus reserves the right to condense columns. 5. Columns may run on pages other than the opinion page. 6. All columns must be labeled as opinion. a. Editorial Board is a class. The advisers are the teachers. The chairperson is the editor in chief, managing editor or opinion editor at the discretion of the editor in chief. b. At least one adviser must be present at Editorial Board meetings. c. Considerations of Editorial Board include: 1. Discussion of editorials, columns, cartoons and other editorial content. 2. Discussion of the general shape and content of the news and feature coverage in future issues. 3. Any problems and grievances from inside or outside of The Campus, and any problems or issues surrounding policy. 4. Editorial leadership. 2. Membership a. The Editorial Board is composed of the editor in chief, managing editor, news editor, opinion editor, sports editor, photo editor, feature editor, graphics editor. b. The editor in chief may appoint a maximum of two staff members, other than the editors, to Editorial Board. They will take on all rights and responsibilities of other Board members. c. Any non-members may attend Editorial Board meetings, with the editor in chief, managing editor or opinion editor approval, but they shall not have a vote. 3. Responsibilities of board members a. Attendance at Editorial Board meetings is mandatory. It is the responsibility of the board member to inform the adviser and the Editorial Board chairperson of an anticipated absence. b. Board members must present ideas for editorials and editorial cartoons on a regular basis. The board will assign the writing of editorials. d. Board members must be fair and accurate and avoid getting egos involved in the work of Editorial Board. e. Coming into a meeting emotionally set on an opinion is not desirable. Background information is essential on all issues to be discussed. f. A Policy Manual must be brought to every meeting by each member of the Editorial Board. 4. Editorial Board responsibilities a. Conduct of Editorial Board meetings shall be professional at all times. b. The Editorial Board enjoys wide freedom of choice of editorial topics. Freedom imposes serious responsibility. That responsibility is met when the Board investigates facts thoroughly, analyzes situations carefully, forms honest opinion and expresses itself clearly. c. While The Campus reserves the right to criticize, responsibility and mature judgment are expected to be brought to bear in advance. All sides should be discussed before criticism is published. d. Inaccuracies and misstatements of fact should not be part of The Campus whether these appear in news stories, columns, editorials or cartoons. Therefore, statements made as fact that are false, inaccurate and/or misleading should be omitted, or the item should not run until corrected. Clarifications and/or apologies will be published when appropriate. e. The Editorial Board determines the print worthiness of all materials questionable from the standpoint of obscenity, taste and/or libel with the final decision reserved to the editor in chief. f. The Editorial Board will not print libel. No libelous statements in editorials or columns, or libelous drawings or photos, shall appear in The Campus. g. The Campus does not print profanity for profanity’s sake. Good taste shall be the guideline. Where profanity is used in quotes and/or contributes significantly to the feeling of the statement, its use shall be permitted. h. The Editorial Board will consider complaints and grievances leveled at The Campus from both inside and outside sources. 5. Voting a. Each member of the Editorial Board has one vote. Advisers have no vote. A member may vote yes, no or abstain. c. An editor may give his/her assistant editor a proxy vote in the event of an anticipated absence. An editor without an assignment may assign a proxy to another staff member with editor in chief, managing editor or opinion editor approval. 1. Proxies will be written and shall include the following information: the names of the editor and assistant editor or approved proxy, the date and any instructions to vote in a particular way on an issue. d. Editorials are best discussed and voted upon during an Editorial Board meeting. e. The editor in chief has the power to override any vote and all decisions. 6. Confidentiality a. All proceedings of the Editorial Board and The Campus staff are strictly confidential and shall not be discussed with the individuals who are not members of The Campus staff. b. No Editorial Board member or Campus staffer shall indicate to non-staffers his/her non-agreement with Editorial Board or with decisions of the editorial staff. c. If a Campus staffer is approached by someone expressing dissatisfaction with an editorial stand or with the treatment of news, the staffer shall refer the critic to the editor in chief or suggest that the critic write a letter to the editor or a guest column. 7. Editorials a. All editorials must be approved by the editor. b. Any journalism student (in writing classes) may write an editorial to be considered by Editorial Board for publication. c. The author of an editorial should be present at Editorial Board when the editorial is being discussed. d. Discussion of editorial ideas is confidential. The editorial represents the viewpoint of the paper (even should there be differing viewpoints to the editorial’s passage) and is unsigned. e. The name of the editorial writer shall not be made public except in cases of competition. f. Strong differing ideas and opinions about editorial issues may be used as a basis for pro-con columns. 8. Opinion page a. The masthead should run. b. Conflicts among columns, letters and/or editorials caused by space limitations on the opinion page shall be resolved by the editor in chief and the opinion editor. 1. In general, letters have priority over all other items on the opinion page. Which items shall be published shall be determined on the basis of the available editorials, columns and other materials for the opinion page. 2. Columns and letters may be run on news pages depending on circumstances and at the discretion of the editor in chief as long as they are clearly labeled. c. All art expressing an opinion should come before the Editorial Board for discussion and a vote on its suitability and consistency with Campus policies. d. The opinion page is the result of the effort of the entire Editorial Board and not of the opinion editor alone. 10. Editorial Board procedures a. Attendance is mandatory. b. Any member absent three times (unexcused) may forfeit his/her board membership as well as his/her editorship. G. Letter’s policy 1. General a. The Campus recognizes its position on campus as a printed medium for the expression of current student opinion. Therefore, the letters to the editor shall always be conducted in as fair and responsible a manner as possible. b. The Campus accepts all letters addressed to the editor but reserves the right to determine the content of its publication including the letters section. c. The decision to publish a letter shall not be based on the letter’s agreement with Campus editorial positions. d. The letters section shall not become a propaganda outlet for any individual or pressure group. 2. Submission of letters a. Any person other than Campus staff members may submit a letter to The Campus. b. All letters must be accompanied by the writer’s name, signature, address and telephone number. If the letter is from a student, The Campus prefers to know the student’s major and year in college or any other significant identification, such as president of the honor society. 3. Acceptance of letters a. The Campus accepts all letters initially, but requests revisions of lettersthat are not publishable as submitted. Letters that are not publishable include the following: 1. Letters that is obscene, libelous and/or racially, sexually or religiously offensive. 2. Literary endeavors, poetry and publicity releases. 3. Any other material that the Editorial Board may deem not to be a letter. 4. Letters rejected by the editor in chief for specific reasons to be stated in writing. b. The Campus also may request revisions of letters that would be publishable as submitted, but may reflect badly on The Campus because of language structure and/or usage or because of verbosity. 1. Letters are generally published as submitted although minor corrections may be made if the content is not violated by such changes. 2. Letters should, in general, be limited to 300 words. Letters may be edited for length by Campus editors, but the letter writer shall be given the opportunity to reduce the length of the letter whenever possible. 4. Selection of letters for publication a. The Campus publishes all letters that are not in violation of this policy. b. However, because of space limitations, it may not always be possible to publish all acceptable letters. In such cases, the letters to be published will be selected by the editor in chief and the opinion editor. 1. Letters have priority over all other items on the opinion page. 2. Letters also may be published on other pages. c. The proper use of logic and the accuracy of facts as well as probable reader interest and consequence shall be of primary importance in the selection of letters for publication when space restrictions prevent publication of all letters. Inaccuracies and/or improper use of logic shall constitute grounds for exclusion from publication. 1. Inaccuracies may be pointed out in an editor’s note. Faulty logic, if it misleads readers on an issue of importance, also may be pointed out. d. If two or more letters on the same subject are received, and space is a problem, the letter(s) to be published shall be selected in accordance with the foregoing and the following criteria and procedures: 1. If there are both pro and con letters, those that best present the arguments for their respective sides shall be published. 2. If only one side of an issue is addressed, then that (or those) that best present the issues shall be published. 3. The editor in chief and the opinion editor may seek the advice of other editors, Editorial Board and/or the advisers in selection of letters for publication. 4. Nothing in this section of policy shall be construed as excluding the possibility of a large number of letters addressing the same subject being published. The consequence and importance of an issue to the readership shall be a guide in determining whether many letters are justified. e. If limited space makes it impossible to publish all letters, those letters that will be of most immediate interest and/or consequence to the community shall have priority. Those letters not published may be held for the next issue. f. In general, letters from on campus have priority over off-campus letters. 5. Editor’s notes a. The purpose of the editor’s note shall be 1. To correct inaccuracies 2. To respond to questions or requests for information 3. To provide further explanation of the issues discussed in the letter 4. To make any comment about the letter that the Editorial Board shall deem b. Editor’s notes shall be kept as brief as possible and are to be avoided. 5. Miscellaneous a. If an organization submits a letter as an organization, it must be signed by the organization president in order to be published. b. The Campus shall not print pen names on letters. d. The Campus letter section will be used as an ongoing public forum serving the interests of an individual or an organization. H. Advertising policy 1. General a. The Campus shall accept advertising in accordance with this policy. b. Advertisements and advertisers shall not influence Campus policy. c. Advertisers shall not receive special editorial consideration. 2. Advertising manager a. The advertising manager shall be selected by Campus advisers. 1. A written application stating the individual’s availability for the post shall be submitted to an adviser. 2. Desirable qualifications are journalism experience, advertising sales, completion of courses in merchandising, business and/or journalism, and the ability to work independently. b. The advertising manager shall be supervised by The Campus adviser and shall be responsible for: 1. Conducting all financial transactions through the Business Office in accordance with recognized accounting principles 2. Keeping an up-to-date record in the News Room of all ads ordered, all ads to be billed and all payments 3. All advertising monies received 4. Supplying the editor in chief or the managing editor, as soon as possible after the advertising deadline, with page dummies displaying the advertising line 5. Submitting an interim progress and financial report to the adviser each semester. c. The advertising manager may be removed from his/her post by the adviser on the grounds of failure to discharge duties competently and responsibly and failure to work well with Campus editors. 3. The advertising deadline is the Friday before the following Thursday’s publication. b. Camera-ready copy for display ads must be received prior to the deadline. 4. Advertising rates a. The local and national ad rates shall be set on the recommendation of the ad manager and The Campus adviser. b. Special discount rates may be arranged for long-running ads. c. Errors in ads that are the fault of The Campus shall be promptly corrected. The ad will be re-run the following issue. In the event of an error in an ad that runs in the last issue, The Campus will refund part or all of the ad fee. 5. Solicitation of ads a. Any member of The Campus staff may solicit ads, but shall do so only with the knowledge of the advertising manager. b. Professional advertising services may be used. 6. Advertising content a. The copy, artwork and design of ads shall meet the same standards of good taste that are applied to other material appearing in The Campus. b. Any ad in possible conflict with Campus policy shall be submitted by the ad manager to the Editorial Board for discussion. c. The Campus shall not accept the following: 1. Any ad that fosters prejudice 2. Indecent or vulgar ads, offensive directly or by suggestion 3. Ads that may mislead 4. Ads for fortune telling, astrology, numerology, dream interpretation unless approved by the Editorial Board 5. Matrimonial or dating offers 6. Offers of homework or research papers 7. Any ad that may cause monetary loss to the reader through fraud or injury to health 8. Large political ads--1/4 page maximum (single or multiple) for any single candidate or ballot measure. 9. Movie ads with “X” rating. 10. Advertisements from liquor companies, including those involving athletic or corporate sponsorships. 11.Ads dealing with abortion or pro choice or pro life, pregnancy or pregnancy counseling. 12.Advertising dealing with contraception except in the case of AIDS awareness ads. a. Follow the telephone and message-taking procedures outlined earlier in the Policy Manual. b. All messages should be placed on the ad manager’s desk. c. All staffers should be familiar with the advertising rates published by the ad manager on the rate card in order to give advertisers basic information in the absence of the ad manager. Job Descriptions 1. The editor in chief is responsible and answerable for the news and editorial content of the (Campus). He/she is expected to exercise his/her best judgment in this respect. 2. The editor in chief is responsible for seeing that all deadlines are met. 3. When the editor in chief is doubtful about the facts of a story, column or editorial, he/she should consult with fellow editors and advisers. 4. The editor in chief must make certain the photo and story assignments are out on time. 5. The editor in chief is responsible for seeing that the News Room is run in a professional manner. 6. When a factual misstatement of any consequence is published, the editor in chief shall see that a correction is published immediately in an equally prominent position in the paper as the original mistake. 7. The editor in chief must be highly conscious of the possibility of libel in the newspaper. The greatest chance of libel in a college publication arises in statements that question the qualifications of people for their jobs. It is not necessary to name a person to libel him/her; if the reader can deduce the name of the subject, the statement is just as libelous as if the subject had been named. 8. The editor in chief represents the (Campus) both on and off campus. The editor in chief is responsible for “thank you” letters to sponsors of contests and to all others who have contributed in any way to the (Campus). 9. The editor in chief judges placement of news stories and directly or indirectly coordinates special assignments. 10. Because the editor in chief is responsible for the actions of his/her staff, he/she must exercise the most thoughtful consideration in the selection of subordinate editors. He/she shall select his/her staff in consultation with the advisers. Grounds for dismissal can be but are not limited to: contempt or non-support of the editor in chief, inability to meet the responsibilities of the position and absences. Only persons enrolled in journalism classes are eligible for editor positions. The editor in chief will produce a formal written evaluation of each subordinate editor for presentation and discussion to the advisers after four issues of the semester have been produced. 11. The editor in chief presides over Editorial Board or appoints the managing or opinion editor as chairperson of the board. 1. Represents the (Campus) in editor in chief’s absence. 2. Works closely with the news editor to insure thorough campus coverage. 3. Must make certain assignments are distributed on time. 4. Is a member of Editorial Board. 5. Oversees production deadlines. 6. Is evaluated after four issues by the editor in chief in a formal written report to the advisers. 1. Makes all assignments in writing on assignment forms. Follows up during the week on progress. 2. Receives all completed assignments and checks to see if the assignment has been fulfilled. 3. Makes a list of errant reporters for advisers. 4. Is a member of Editorial Board. 5. Keeps updated beat list. 6. Makes photo assignments with photo editor. 7. Makes certain advisers receive pinks for grading. 8. Organizes campus coverage. 9. Is evaluated after four issues by the editor in chief in a formal written report to the advisers. 1. Produce printed agenda for Editorial Board meetings. 2. Responsible for the organization, design and production of the opinion page. 3. Keeps a record of assignments, due dates and completed assignments. 4. Keeps a record of Editorial Board meetings. 5. Applies the Policy Manual to the opinion page. 6. Keeps the staff box updated. 7. Is responsible for seeing that all letters are retyped per copy specifications with the original going into the letter file. 8. Verifies the identity of all letter writers. 9. Makes certain mandatory items appear on opinion page: a. District statement b. Letters disclaimer c. Letters policy d. A staff box with at least the name of the editor in chief 10. Maintains security for all copy on the opinion page. 11. Coordinates the efforts of staff artists. 12. Does a complete and final proof of the opinion page. 13. Is a member of Editorial Board. 14. Is evaluated after four issues by the editor in chief in a formal written report to the advisers. 1. Must be enrolled photography and assist with design during production, assisting with captions, photo cropping, picture-page design and pictorial advice. 2. Works with the news editor to produce assignments for the photography class. 3. Coordinates the efforts of the entire photo staff. 4. Maintains photo and negatives files. 5. Checks progress of photographers during the week. 6. Is a member of Editorial Board. 7. Is evaluated after four issues by the editor in chief in a formal written report to the advisers. 1. Is responsible for the production of all sports pages. 2. Maintains high coverage level for all on-campus sports teams, both men’s and women’s, and intramural activities. 3. Helps create the sports calendar. 4. Is a member of Editorial Board. 5. Is evaluated after four issues by the editor in chief in a formal written report to the advisers. 1. Is responsible that all copy and heads on the desk are copyread or written. 2. Maintains the proper flow of copy to its final form. 3. Sees that weak copy is rewritten. 4. Calls to the attention of reporters any serious or repeated errors. 5. Is a member of Editorial Board. 6. Is responsible for approving only copy that meets standards of: a. Completeness and fairness b. Strong and effective lead c. Correct organization d. Absence of libel, unnecessary profanity, bad taste, slurs e. Mechanics f. Clarity g. Conciseness 7. Is evaluated after four issues by the editor in chief in a formal written report to the advisers. 1. Creates a list of feature assignments for the news editor. 2. Looks for feature angles to news stories breaking in the paper. 3. Is a member of Editorial Board. 4. Is evaluated after four issues by the editor in chief in a formal written report to the advisers. 7. Is evaluated after four issues by the editor in chief is a formal written report to the advisers. 1. Responsible for covering stories deriving from beat. 2. Responsible for informing editors about future stories. 3. Should seek out opportunities to write the widest variety of material possible. 4. Should seek out opportunities to learn the production side of the newspaper operation and help out under the supervision of the managing editor. 5. Must keep confidential all discussions in the News Room, Editorial Board meetings or during class time. 6. Are expected to join editors on the copy desk for at least two hours per week to write headlines and captions. 7. Should take care that the appearance of the News Room is professional at all times. 1. Responsible for photographically covering news and feature events on campus. 2. Responsible for informing the photo editor of photo possibilities. 3. Takes on more than one assignment per week. 4. Responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the information accompanying any assignment. 5.
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