What's Happening: 10.27.10

If you did not get an email from Chris and Chloe about the November issue, please contact them immediately (or let Wojo know). That means you aren't on the contact list. Please check the spreadsheet for your story assignment (if you don't have one, then you will need to pitch an idea to the EICs). Begin work.

Page layout editors: You will be meeting with Wojo about the November issue during 4th lunch WEDNESDAY, THAT'S TODAY. Club Faire might or might not be happening tomorrow. This is a mandatory meeting. Why lunch? Because half of the page editors are on independent study. 

The room will be closed at lunch to those not attending the meeting. The room will also be closed at lunch tomorrow and Friday.

Speaking of stories, how will I get my story in this month?

• The November issue of the paper has an extremely short turn around.
• You will get your story assignment by the time you arrive to A period on Wednesday.
• You will turn in a draft to your editor (which editor will be listed on the spreadsheet) on Monday, November 1 by 7:15 am
• Your draft will be returned to you by Tuesday, November 2 for changes
• That draft will be returned to the editor by Wednesday, end of second period (10:30 am).
• If you need an extension, you will need to see Wojo. There will be no extensions for laziness. You must have a compelling reason why should you be granted extra time.
• You will continue through the writing process with final drafts being due no later than Friday, November 5.
• During this time, page designers will be setting up pages. Writers will be told how much room is on the page for their story. Your story will fit the space available. Photographers will be told the orientation of the photographs needed for the page.

• In short, you have time in class to read your announcements and work on your story (or web assignment). Should you be doing other things during class time, it is unlikely that you will be granted any sort of extension on an assignment.