September Beacon Issue Review

The first issue is always going to be the hardest to put together, because everyone is still getting back into the swing of things and the organization will be a little disjointed. A first issue is supposed to be a hopeful preview of things to come, and I think it succeeded in doing so. As for my role in the September issue, I worked on the teacher's strike article with Katherine, and I ended up writing the majority of it while she provided me with much of the direct source information. Each issue, like I do with DubTV, I'll break down the newspaper using a three tiered system: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.

The Good

• Brennan's article about the dress code; was controversial and got a lot of people talking
• Crossword on the back page, more games similar to the red-eye could be a way to increase interest
• 5x5, always an interesting piece, and good variation of classes, from 7th graders to seniors

The Bad

• Typos in the teacher's strike article
• Me not being credited as a Staff Reporter
• Not enough content, could've made a paper longer than 8 pages

The Ugly

• Formatting issues with some of the boxes, made it look slightly unprofessional
• Lack of traditional small boxes at the end of stories to signify story endings
• Calendar photo on the back page was grainy and hard to read, but good idea