The Spectator, the weekly student newspaper at Mississippi University for Women, plans to abandon its print edition and go online only in the fall, according to a news report.
"We want to make our students more employable," Dr. Marty Hatton, chair of the Department of Communication, told the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal.
Hanson said the online newspaper would use video and audio to enhance still pictures and text and that the paper might print a paper edition for "special occasions."
Eric Harlan, instructor and Spectator technical adviser, told the Daily Journal that moving from print to online publication will save the university money.
A number of student newspapers are considering Web-only publishing as a way to cut costs and keep up with a changing industry. However, at many schools print student newspapers remain financially stable and well read, even as community papers are losing readers and advertisers.
In a survey released earlier this month, Alloy Media + Marketing reported that more than three-quarters, or 76 percent, of college students surveyed had read their college newspaper in the past month. (Read more about the Alloy Media + Marketing survey in this June 3 post.)
In addition, online advertising revenues still doesn't come close to print advertising at most student newspapers, as well as community papers. On Monday The New York Times reported that The Internet accounts for less than 10 percent of newspaper ad revenue.
Hat tip to Venise Wagner of San Francisco State for passing along this news.
Will The Spectator and the MUW community benefit from Web-only publishing? How do staff members feel about the change? Is your newspaper considering a shift from print to online-only? Post a comment below.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Journalist maps newsroom layoffs
In case you haven't seen it, Erica Smith, a newspaper and multimedia designer for the St. Louis Post Dispatch has created Paper Cuts, an interactive map showing buyouts and layoffs in the newspaper industry.
Though it's depressing (she counts 4,494 positions lost in the first six months of 2008 and more than 2,100 eliminated in the last seven months of 2007), it does give you a sense of which papers are cutting back, merging or folding.
Smith says she got the idea for the map in May 2007 after reading an article about job cuts in Editor & Publisher.
Keep in mind that jobs aren't necessarily lost forever. Some papers laying off and buying out veteran reporters one day may be hiring eager, young journalists with multimedia skills another.
Though it's depressing (she counts 4,494 positions lost in the first six months of 2008 and more than 2,100 eliminated in the last seven months of 2007), it does give you a sense of which papers are cutting back, merging or folding.Smith says she got the idea for the map in May 2007 after reading an article about job cuts in Editor & Publisher.
Keep in mind that jobs aren't necessarily lost forever. Some papers laying off and buying out veteran reporters one day may be hiring eager, young journalists with multimedia skills another.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Five more free design handouts
The Society for News Design has posted five more free, downloadable handouts on its Web site:
Remember these are only available till June 15. After that you have to become an SND member to get them.
- Diego Carranza, Indigo: Technology and storytelling
- Nigel Holmes: Charting do’s and don’ts
- Tim Harrower: How to jumpstart a stalled design
- Josh Awtry, The Salt Lake Tribune: A reporter’s guide to content layering
- Cristobal Edwards, Pontifica Universidad Catolica de Chile: How to hold on to readers
Remember these are only available till June 15. After that you have to become an SND member to get them.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Design handouts available for limited time only
The Society for News Design has posted on its Web site 12 free, downloadable handouts on design from the upcoming issue of Design Journal, the society's quarterly. The handouts, which make up a "training toolbox from the pros," will only be available on the site through June 15; after that you'll have to join SND to get them.
The handouts come from visual journalism experts from all over the globe, including:
The SND site is chock full of other handouts, videos, podcasts and other good stuff, too. Be sure to check out materials from the SND Boston Workshop.
Students interested in design should join the organization; membership for full-time students is only $55 a year ($45 for members of of a SND student affiliate).
UPDATE: See five more handouts in next post.
The handouts come from visual journalism experts from all over the globe, including:
- Richard Koci Hernandez, San Jose Mercury News: How to train yourself
- Stephanie Grace Lim, Pay Pal: How to jump start your creative mind
- Joseph Hutchinson, Rolling Stone: Advancing in the Newsroom
- Kathy Bogan and Jay Quadracci, Rocky Mountain News: Photo Assignments for Dummies
- Matt Mansfield, SND vice president: A guide to business literacy
- Tracy Collins, Arizona Republic: How to manage creative people
- Mark Leeds, The Guardian: How to use the grid
- Deborah Withey, the Virginian-Pilot: The art of choosing type
- Reinhard Albers, consultant: Ten steps to better legibility for your body copy
- Vince Chariamonte, Buffalo News: The art of selling the big idea
- Eduardo Danilo, Danilo-Black: How to use color
- Kagen McLeod, The National Post: Deconstructing an illustration
The SND site is chock full of other handouts, videos, podcasts and other good stuff, too. Be sure to check out materials from the SND Boston Workshop.
Students interested in design should join the organization; membership for full-time students is only $55 a year ($45 for members of of a SND student affiliate).
UPDATE: See five more handouts in next post.
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
College students still read campus newspapers
While professional newspapers are grappling with falling readership, particularly among Facebook-crazed college students, student newspapers are still widely read by their target audience.
That's the word from Alloy Media + Marketing, which just announced results of a readership survey of more than 1,200 college students from 550 universities across 50 states.
The study found that more than three-quarters, or 76 percent, of college students surveyed had read their college newspaper in the past month. Readership was highest at campuses with daily papers, where 92 percent had read a student newspaper in the previous month. By comparison, just over one-third of students reported reading their daily community paper at least weekly.
More than half of students, 55 percent, reported reading their campus paper in the last week. And of those dedicated readers, considerably more than half stated they read it at least three issues a week.
“The college newspaper continues to hold its value with students as a key source for news and information and despite growth in technology and new media options, we consistently mark very strong audiences who rely on this source to maintain a connection to their campus community and local happenings,” Samantha Skey, EVP Strategic Marketing, Alloy Media + Marketing, said in a press release issued by the company.
Interestingly, though Internet readership of college papers is rising, less than 20 percent said they had read their campus newspaper online in the past 30 days.
The study findings add support for the idea that it's premature for most student newspapers to ditch their print editions and move to online-only publishing. Unlike many professional newspapers, student newspapers remain popular and potentially lucrative endeavors.
Read Brandweek's report on the study.
Hat tip to Yumi Wilson of San Francisco State University for alerting us to this study.
That's the word from Alloy Media + Marketing, which just announced results of a readership survey of more than 1,200 college students from 550 universities across 50 states.
The study found that more than three-quarters, or 76 percent, of college students surveyed had read their college newspaper in the past month. Readership was highest at campuses with daily papers, where 92 percent had read a student newspaper in the previous month. By comparison, just over one-third of students reported reading their daily community paper at least weekly.
More than half of students, 55 percent, reported reading their campus paper in the last week. And of those dedicated readers, considerably more than half stated they read it at least three issues a week.
“The college newspaper continues to hold its value with students as a key source for news and information and despite growth in technology and new media options, we consistently mark very strong audiences who rely on this source to maintain a connection to their campus community and local happenings,” Samantha Skey, EVP Strategic Marketing, Alloy Media + Marketing, said in a press release issued by the company.
Interestingly, though Internet readership of college papers is rising, less than 20 percent said they had read their campus newspaper online in the past 30 days.
The study findings add support for the idea that it's premature for most student newspapers to ditch their print editions and move to online-only publishing. Unlike many professional newspapers, student newspapers remain popular and potentially lucrative endeavors.
Read Brandweek's report on the study.
Hat tip to Yumi Wilson of San Francisco State University for alerting us to this study.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Survival blog takes summer break
The Student Newspaper Survival Blog is on summer break. We will post here occasionally throughout the summer but we won't be writing as regularly. Look for more complete coverage beginning again in September.
You can continue to send news, examples of noteworthy student work and other tidbits of interest to student journalists to collegenewspaper[at]gmail.com
You can continue to send news, examples of noteworthy student work and other tidbits of interest to student journalists to collegenewspaper[at]gmail.com
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
UWire names 100 top student journalists
UWIRE, a wire service and career networking site for college journalists, has announced the UWIRE 100, a list of the top 100 student journalists in the country.
The students were selected from 500 nominations submitted by editors, professors, advisers and colleagues from 132 schools.
"We created the UWIRE 100 because we knew we would never be able to just name, say, the top 20, or crown a single student 'the journalist of the year," Ben French, UWIRE general manager, said in a statement. "Each of these candidates boasts an honor-worthy resume and portfolio, as well as the esteem of colleagues and advisers."
For each student you can view a profile page that includes a photo, quotes from recommendation letters and samples of their work. Here are some examples:
The UWIRE 100 students come from 66 different schools, ranging from small liberal arts colleges such as Cabrini, Loras and Hamilton to large state universities, according to a FAQ page about the process.
Among the schools represented by multiple students are the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (five), Penn State University (four), the University of Iowa (four), the University of Florida (three), Syracuse University (three), Indiana University (three) and the University of Texas-Austin (three). Fifty-nine of the students were graduating seniors and three were freshmen.
The students were selected from 500 nominations submitted by editors, professors, advisers and colleagues from 132 schools.
"We created the UWIRE 100 because we knew we would never be able to just name, say, the top 20, or crown a single student 'the journalist of the year," Ben French, UWIRE general manager, said in a statement. "Each of these candidates boasts an honor-worthy resume and portfolio, as well as the esteem of colleagues and advisers."
For each student you can view a profile page that includes a photo, quotes from recommendation letters and samples of their work. Here are some examples:
- Sean Blanda, Temple University
- Andrew Mangino, Yale University
- Jackie Alexander, University of South Carolina
- Scott Bell, University of Michigan
The UWIRE 100 students come from 66 different schools, ranging from small liberal arts colleges such as Cabrini, Loras and Hamilton to large state universities, according to a FAQ page about the process.
Among the schools represented by multiple students are the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (five), Penn State University (four), the University of Iowa (four), the University of Florida (three), Syracuse University (three), Indiana University (three) and the University of Texas-Austin (three). Fifty-nine of the students were graduating seniors and three were freshmen.
SPJ announces student awards
The Society of Professional Journalists has announced the national winners of the 2007 Mark of Excellence Awards. This year, collegiate journalists submitted more than 3,400 entries in 39 categories.
“I encourage media executives who are looking for the next wave of high-quality journalists to pay attention to the winners of SPJ’s Mark of Excellence Awards,” Neil Ralston, SPJ’s vice president for campus chapter affairs, said in a news release. “These young men and women represent some of the best that journalism programs have to offer, and we’re proud to be able to honor them at the national level.”
National winners were previously recognized by receiving first place in one of the Society’s 12 regional competitions. A complete list of winners and finalists can be found here.
National winners and finalists will be recognized Friday Sept. 5 at the Mark of Excellence Luncheon, during the 2008 SPJ Convention & National Journalism Conference at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.
“I encourage media executives who are looking for the next wave of high-quality journalists to pay attention to the winners of SPJ’s Mark of Excellence Awards,” Neil Ralston, SPJ’s vice president for campus chapter affairs, said in a news release. “These young men and women represent some of the best that journalism programs have to offer, and we’re proud to be able to honor them at the national level.”
National winners were previously recognized by receiving first place in one of the Society’s 12 regional competitions. A complete list of winners and finalists can be found here.
National winners and finalists will be recognized Friday Sept. 5 at the Mark of Excellence Luncheon, during the 2008 SPJ Convention & National Journalism Conference at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
ONA seeks student journalists -- apply now!
The Online News Association is looking for students to staff the newsroom for its annual conference.
The conference is scheduled for Sept. 11-13, 2008 at the Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C.
The ONA conference offers students working in the newsroom hands-on training, mentoring and deadline multimedia experience. In addition, student newsroom participants are given free registration to the conference and opportunities to network with conference participants.
Applications are available here and are due May 16.
For more details, click here.
The conference is scheduled for Sept. 11-13, 2008 at the Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C.
The ONA conference offers students working in the newsroom hands-on training, mentoring and deadline multimedia experience. In addition, student newsroom participants are given free registration to the conference and opportunities to network with conference participants.
Applications are available here and are due May 16.
For more details, click here.
Friday, May 09, 2008
Summer training opportunities for student journalists
Long time no post. Work and family responsibilities have drawn me away from the blogger's chair, but I'm back with some news.
Summer is a great time for student journalists to take a break from the publishing grind and learn new skills. Several organizations sponsor training opportunities for student journalists. Among them:
National Youth Journalism Conference
July 9, 2008
Washington D.C.
Campus Progress, a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing progressive leaders, and The Nation magazine are co-sponsoring a National Youth Journalism Conference.
The daylong conference will offer workshops, panel discussions and networking opportunities for young journalists. Confirmed speakers include:
The conference is free, including breakfast and lunch, but attendees are responsible for their own travel and lodging costs. A limited number of travel stipends are available to attendees planning to attend the Campus Progress National Conference on July 8. The application procedure for a travel grant is part of the application for the National Conference.
Applications for the journalism conference will be accepted until June 30 or whenever spaces fill up. Applications for the journalism conference will be accepted until June 30, 2008, or until spaces fill up.
People who have already applied for the Campus Progress National Conference can apply for the journalism conference by filling out the short application here. Those who just want to apply for the journalism conference can apply here.
Management Seminar for College Newspaper Editors
July 20-26, 2008
The University of Georgia, Athens
Each summer, more than 50 top college editors from the United States and Canada sharpen their leadership and management skills at the Management Seminar for College Newspaper Editors, sponsored by the James M. Cox Jr. Institute for Newspaper Management Studies at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication.
The cost for the seminar is $300, which includes six nights lodging for student editors in Athens and Atlanta, most meals, and five full days of intense training at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication and at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Applications are available here.
Associated Collegiate Press/College Media Advisers Summer Journalism Workshops
July 31-Aug. 3, 2008
Washington, D.C.
Associated Collegiate Press and College Media Advisers will offer a series of workshops this summer for advisers, editors and other students working in college media. Among them:
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Summer Journalism Workshop
June 22-27, 2008
Columbia University, New York City
This annual workshop for high school students and advisers offers sequences in writing, editing, management or advanced design for either newspapers or yearbooks.
Registration for this five-day intensive program is limited to 325 participants, with a waiting list to be maintained once the limit has been reached.
If you know of other summer training opportunities that still have slots available, post a comment here or email collegenewspaper at gmail.com.
Summer is a great time for student journalists to take a break from the publishing grind and learn new skills. Several organizations sponsor training opportunities for student journalists. Among them:
National Youth Journalism Conference
July 9, 2008
Washington D.C.
Campus Progress, a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing progressive leaders, and The Nation magazine are co-sponsoring a National Youth Journalism Conference.
The daylong conference will offer workshops, panel discussions and networking opportunities for young journalists. Confirmed speakers include:
- Eugene Robinson, columnist and associate editor, The Washington Post
- Katrina vanden Heuvel, editor and publisher, The Nation
- Asra Nomani, former reporter, The Wall Street Journal; author, "Standing Alone in Mecca"
- Chris Hayes, Washington editor, The Nation
- Mathew Yglesias, associate editor, The Atlantic Monthly
The conference is free, including breakfast and lunch, but attendees are responsible for their own travel and lodging costs. A limited number of travel stipends are available to attendees planning to attend the Campus Progress National Conference on July 8. The application procedure for a travel grant is part of the application for the National Conference.
Applications for the journalism conference will be accepted until June 30 or whenever spaces fill up. Applications for the journalism conference will be accepted until June 30, 2008, or until spaces fill up.
People who have already applied for the Campus Progress National Conference can apply for the journalism conference by filling out the short application here. Those who just want to apply for the journalism conference can apply here.
Management Seminar for College Newspaper Editors
July 20-26, 2008
The University of Georgia, Athens
Each summer, more than 50 top college editors from the United States and Canada sharpen their leadership and management skills at the Management Seminar for College Newspaper Editors, sponsored by the James M. Cox Jr. Institute for Newspaper Management Studies at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication.
The cost for the seminar is $300, which includes six nights lodging for student editors in Athens and Atlanta, most meals, and five full days of intense training at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication and at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Applications are available here.
Associated Collegiate Press/College Media Advisers Summer Journalism Workshops
July 31-Aug. 3, 2008
Washington, D.C.
Associated Collegiate Press and College Media Advisers will offer a series of workshops this summer for advisers, editors and other students working in college media. Among them:
- Advising Today's College Media (July 31-Aug. 1)
- Student Newspaper Workshop (Aug. 1-3)
- Student Magazine Workshop (Aug. 1-3)
- Short Courses in Newsroom Management for Newspaper Editors, Newspaper Ad Sales and Marketing, Print Newspaper Design, Advanced Reporting and Magazine Essentials. (Aug. 1)
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Summer Journalism Workshop
June 22-27, 2008
Columbia University, New York City
This annual workshop for high school students and advisers offers sequences in writing, editing, management or advanced design for either newspapers or yearbooks.
Registration for this five-day intensive program is limited to 325 participants, with a waiting list to be maintained once the limit has been reached.
If you know of other summer training opportunities that still have slots available, post a comment here or email collegenewspaper at gmail.com.
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