Spring Break
Participate, voice your opinions and get published
Issue date: 1/7/08 Section: Opinions
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And here you are: sitting in your first class of the new semester waiting for the professor to arrive.
Don't just quickly scan the front page and jump straight to the crossword or Sudoku.
The University is like a small nation, and as a citizen of this microcosm, it is your responsibility to be informed about what is going on.
This semester, don't merely consume the news. Participate in it. Now, this doesn't mean you should try to make the news in the form of a mug shot on the front page. You should, however, send in columns and letters sharing your views.
Is there something that constantly irritates you and you want to bring it to the attention of the general public?
Is there an issue you think deserves to have some light shed upon it? Do some research and let your thoughts flow.
This page is a forum for students to voice their opinions, but it can only be successful if you submit columns and letters to the editor.
In addition, this semester, The Red & Black is looking for a new cartoonist.
If you think you are the right person for the job and could use a few extra bucks, gather some examples of your work and send them in.
Contributing to the student newspaper is a great way to get experience in communications, no matter what your major. Everyone has to communicate effectively at one point or another.
This semester, make the effort to avoid apathy - get published and get your face in the paper - for a reason you'd be happy to brag to your friends about.
Plus, it's fun to see who responds to your opinions. Getting hate mail can be fun.
- Melanie McNeely is the Opinions Editor for The Red & Black.
EDITORIAL CARTOONIST APPLICATION PROCESS
Submit to opinions@randb.com:
- Five clips of original cartoons
- Statement of interest
- Availability: when can you start and which days and times are you available?
COLUMNS AND LETTERS
Include: Name, class standing, major, hometown and phone number
Column length: 450-600 words
Letter length: 150-300 words
Columns and letters will be selected based on timeliness and are subject to editing for style and content.
NEW WRITERS MEETINGS
Meetings for those interested will take place every Tuesday beginning Jan. 15 at 6 p.m. at The Red & Black's offices on Baxter Street across from Brumby Hall.
R.S.V.P. to recruitment@randb.com
REACHING US
Questions, comments, complaints? Here's where to send them:
Letters: opinions@randb.com
News Tips: news@randb.com
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