News & Features
What are the three things that a reader has?
Needs, interests, and curiosity
What is a spotlight?
A feature on an involved student or a student with an interesting story
What does A&E stand for?
Arts and Entertainment
What kind of topics do In-Depth stories focus on?
Controversial or confusing topics
What styles are online stories similar to?
News and features
What is the biggest difference between news and features?
News is timely, features is not
What different types of sports does this section focus on?
School, national, and international sports
What are some examples of a common A&E story?
Reviews, things about a play or musical, anything about the fine arts department
What other section are In-Depth stories similar to?
News
What is special about online stories?
They are very time sensitive, even more than normal
What are examples of a reader's needs?
How to get tickets for a school play, sign up for a club or attend a sporting event
What are the three interviews you need for a spotlight?
The student, a friend, and a teachers
What is so different about writing a review versus any other story?
You get to include your own opinion
What's the average word count for an In-Depth story?
750-850
How long are online stories?
Very short, 250-350 words
What should a features story start with?
A hook to draw the reader in
What can you not do with a sports story?
Make up descriptive language. It needs to come from your interview or you seeing the event.
Who pays for any of the product you are reviewing?
You! Make sure you plan for this ahead of time.
What do In-Depth stories normally require?
4+ interviews and individual research
Who writes opinion stories?
Top editors (EIC, Managing Editor, etc.)
What kind of elements should you emphasize in a news story?
The human elements. Put a human face on an issue.
What should you be looking for in your interviews?
The angle your story is going to go off of
Who should you communicate with when you write reviews?
Everyone! But especially PhotoJay
What are some examples of an In-Depth story?
Something like global warming or human trafficking
What are some examples of a column topic?
Talking about the future, facing challenges, etc.