Alright, there's a certain computer in LAC 409 that has The Devil living inside of it. Once again, the front page became corrupted and I had to make it anew. Guess what computer I'm not using anymore?
We put Harry Swett on the front page. He had Catherine take a photo of him with goofy teeth, so the front page looks good. Overall, a good issue with some stupid mistakes. Gwen's cooking column was a cooking contest type deal, but I didn't know that, so I had the bottom part cut off for space...making it a contest of one...
The local Umbrella chapter seems to think it's a club of some sort and should get free ad space. They're not a club, and nor do they get free ad space. Heck, I don't think even the clubs try to use that ability.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
What happens in NYC, likely get spread around and lands us all in jail...
Back from New York and only half an hour late for work.
One thing that did bug me was the $5 and $7 water bottles in the rooms that were set on light sensors. If you took them off for more than 30 seconds, you got billed. I had a free one for being a speaker, and I'll say this much: the water was not worth what they were charging. Not by a lot.
I learned quite a bit at the convention. I've got some ideas I'd like to put to work with the Critic. Mostly layout and design stuff, but anti-paper theft and increasing our ad revanue are some other things.
I was told I should focus on one thing at a time. I've got roughly half a semester left, so if I try to do too much, I'll get nothing done. I pick design and layout...maybe some ads. I'll leave the rest for my successors.
My damned AC adapter died too. The problem was the adapter all along...so I need to get on that. I pretty much live off that lap top of mine.
Go check the Critic's Web site for the article on the homeless guy I spoke with. The interview was pretty intense. He insisted on writing his answers with my pen and note pad. I've never had a subject do that before.
Homeless types are characters, I'll tell ya. I've met quite a few and I have yet to meet one that wasn't an odd ball. That could be why they don't have jobs. If I ever get work as a reporter and get sent after homeless people, I'm going to find out why they can't get work. I think I know why, but some solid stuff on it would be nice.
Anyway, the convention was crazy. I need to collect my thoughts on it.
Behind me, some one is getting tutored in business. They seem to be complaining about the assignment they got. Life is rough, I'll get my tiny violin.
One thing that did bug me was the $5 and $7 water bottles in the rooms that were set on light sensors. If you took them off for more than 30 seconds, you got billed. I had a free one for being a speaker, and I'll say this much: the water was not worth what they were charging. Not by a lot.
I learned quite a bit at the convention. I've got some ideas I'd like to put to work with the Critic. Mostly layout and design stuff, but anti-paper theft and increasing our ad revanue are some other things.
I was told I should focus on one thing at a time. I've got roughly half a semester left, so if I try to do too much, I'll get nothing done. I pick design and layout...maybe some ads. I'll leave the rest for my successors.
My damned AC adapter died too. The problem was the adapter all along...so I need to get on that. I pretty much live off that lap top of mine.
Go check the Critic's Web site for the article on the homeless guy I spoke with. The interview was pretty intense. He insisted on writing his answers with my pen and note pad. I've never had a subject do that before.
Homeless types are characters, I'll tell ya. I've met quite a few and I have yet to meet one that wasn't an odd ball. That could be why they don't have jobs. If I ever get work as a reporter and get sent after homeless people, I'm going to find out why they can't get work. I think I know why, but some solid stuff on it would be nice.
Anyway, the convention was crazy. I need to collect my thoughts on it.
Behind me, some one is getting tutored in business. They seem to be complaining about the assignment they got. Life is rough, I'll get my tiny violin.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
CIA is code for hot.
Guess what I did today?
I asked Valerie Plame-Willson out on a date. She said she had plans. I got shot down...
Still, it was pretty cool. I asked her a serious question first. I was going to ask via microphone, but they ended the question and answer session before I could get a chance. I stopped her as she was walking out.
Lets see, what else happened today? I came up with some ideas for the Critic that Ben can implement. We should print on Tuesdays instead of Fridays. It hit me like a ton of bricks. It seems so silly to print when we do, because no one is on campus when we distribute.
I'm a little off my rocker at the moment, so I'll post more later.
I asked Valerie Plame-Willson out on a date. She said she had plans. I got shot down...
Still, it was pretty cool. I asked her a serious question first. I was going to ask via microphone, but they ended the question and answer session before I could get a chance. I stopped her as she was walking out.
Lets see, what else happened today? I came up with some ideas for the Critic that Ben can implement. We should print on Tuesdays instead of Fridays. It hit me like a ton of bricks. It seems so silly to print when we do, because no one is on campus when we distribute.
I'm a little off my rocker at the moment, so I'll post more later.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Live from New York, it's Keith.
Jesus, that's a lame post title...
We got into NYC sometime around 4:30. I heard the two Charter buses CAB hired broke down an hour outside the city. We had some trouble finding where the hotel has its parking, but we made it.
After monkeying with the Internet, Dan and I went to meet Mary, who showed us where she works at Red Book. We've got a day before the convention starts, so sometime tonight I've got to look over the schedule and see what's up.
New York isn't as bad a place as I'd expected, at the least the part I'm looking at. We're in Times Square, and I was slightly dazzled coming in. It's one of those places you always see on TV and hear about, but seeing it with your own eyes is something.
As far as Critic stuff goes, I've got to find some way to run the paper from down here. I'm thinking some e-mails are in order.
We got into NYC sometime around 4:30. I heard the two Charter buses CAB hired broke down an hour outside the city. We had some trouble finding where the hotel has its parking, but we made it.
After monkeying with the Internet, Dan and I went to meet Mary, who showed us where she works at Red Book. We've got a day before the convention starts, so sometime tonight I've got to look over the schedule and see what's up.
New York isn't as bad a place as I'd expected, at the least the part I'm looking at. We're in Times Square, and I was slightly dazzled coming in. It's one of those places you always see on TV and hear about, but seeing it with your own eyes is something.
As far as Critic stuff goes, I've got to find some way to run the paper from down here. I'm thinking some e-mails are in order.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Do YOU love freedom? Say it, say you LUURVE it!!!
I need to keep an eye out for things to make photo spreads of. We're in the same boat as usual, although we might be better off content-wise.
This week is our SGA themed issue. It was a good idea, but I'm worried about the exocution. I've only seen one article for it so far and some people didn't seem to think it was even this week we were doing it.
Gwen also still has my green book. I need that book. Somehow I knew the second I passed it off, I'd never see it again.
Maintenance has been recycling Critics. That means I've got no idea whatsoever how many actually get read. Ugh. Also, I found a few in the garbage the other day. Small stacks, meaning someone junked them. Freedom hating communists, most likely.
Matt's column got us some mail, which is great. It's hate mail, but I count that as a win.
This week is our SGA themed issue. It was a good idea, but I'm worried about the exocution. I've only seen one article for it so far and some people didn't seem to think it was even this week we were doing it.
Gwen also still has my green book. I need that book. Somehow I knew the second I passed it off, I'd never see it again.
Maintenance has been recycling Critics. That means I've got no idea whatsoever how many actually get read. Ugh. Also, I found a few in the garbage the other day. Small stacks, meaning someone junked them. Freedom hating communists, most likely.
Matt's column got us some mail, which is great. It's hate mail, but I count that as a win.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Round 15.
Let's recap the last issue. I put Matt on the front page, had to edit the article and make some phone calls, as well as take pictures. I thought it was a good issue, but I'll likely change my mind once Adviser has time to review it. I'm guessing he'll not like the fact we have yet to mention two resignations from the SGA. I see his point.
The issue looked good. Due to my infinite skills, I was able to make the bottom front page photo relevant to the article next to it. We've got a two-week streak of the front page photos being relevant.
Right now, I'm gathering material for this week, as well as collecting for the editorial I've been planning on writing. I don't open my editorial mouth often, so I like to make it count when I do.
My other task, and I'll likely be sorry I signed up for this, is to work with the SGA Board of Elections.
New York this weekend, so I need to write up my stuff for that and drink heavily. I'm not looking forward to it, and I'll be glad once the pannel is over.
I'm crurious as to where all the Critics go. I wonder if they don't get chucked by person's unkown...Perhaps I'll come up some Saturday and check the trash bins...maybe I'm being paranoid.
The issue looked good. Due to my infinite skills, I was able to make the bottom front page photo relevant to the article next to it. We've got a two-week streak of the front page photos being relevant.
Right now, I'm gathering material for this week, as well as collecting for the editorial I've been planning on writing. I don't open my editorial mouth often, so I like to make it count when I do.
My other task, and I'll likely be sorry I signed up for this, is to work with the SGA Board of Elections.
New York this weekend, so I need to write up my stuff for that and drink heavily. I'm not looking forward to it, and I'll be glad once the pannel is over.
I'm crurious as to where all the Critics go. I wonder if they don't get chucked by person's unkown...Perhaps I'll come up some Saturday and check the trash bins...maybe I'm being paranoid.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
It's on MyPod and iSpace
The point of having news meetings on Tuesdays is so we can get stuff assigned ahead of time. With only half, on a good day, of our members making the meetings I'm wondering if something shouldn't be done.
Ben tells me we've got pictures, I told them to think in terms of photo spreads, and we're still waiting on people's articles.
To the mind of a student, especially a student journalist, due Tuesday means sometime Wednesday, or at the earliest, 11 p.m. Tuesday evening.
Last issue was the best so far, I'm hoping for a repeat this week, but I've got that feeling. People tend to be a little rusty coming off a break, including myself.
Budgeting meetings start this week. Let's all pray the Critic's budget doesn't get slashed to pieces because I didn't sell ads. It would be silly to punish next year's staff for my errors. At least that's what I'll tell them.
Currently, the Critic's greatest threat is the Final Fantasy Tactics game I bougt for my PSP over the weekend. It's just like the old Playstation version, only they changed what stank and left in what rocked. Rare for a game company, I know. I see myself sinking a lot of valuable hours into it.
Ben tells me we've got pictures, I told them to think in terms of photo spreads, and we're still waiting on people's articles.
To the mind of a student, especially a student journalist, due Tuesday means sometime Wednesday, or at the earliest, 11 p.m. Tuesday evening.
Last issue was the best so far, I'm hoping for a repeat this week, but I've got that feeling. People tend to be a little rusty coming off a break, including myself.
Budgeting meetings start this week. Let's all pray the Critic's budget doesn't get slashed to pieces because I didn't sell ads. It would be silly to punish next year's staff for my errors. At least that's what I'll tell them.
Currently, the Critic's greatest threat is the Final Fantasy Tactics game I bougt for my PSP over the weekend. It's just like the old Playstation version, only they changed what stank and left in what rocked. Rare for a game company, I know. I see myself sinking a lot of valuable hours into it.
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