Étudiant, Spin/Outlook news

9/14

The school paper is being revamped, according to its advisors, Ms. Schilling and Ms. Tinker. Apparently, Chris and I aren't the only ones who didn't like the direction The Spin was going. Among the reported changes (according to Chris, who recently talked with the advisors...and showed them a little website he and a friend made)...

-The name. Hence, the end of "The Spin". Perhaps because "spin" isn't exactly a good thing in journalism? We'll see.

-The newspaper will be less of a soapbox and more of a...surprise...newspaper. Get this: positions. Students will help edit the paper (not just Ms. Schilling and Ms. Tinker). The title, "writer" will actually signify that yes, you're in the club.

-More issues per school year! More newspaper goodness! More eight-dollar movie tickets I have to pay for!

And you know what the best part is? Chris and I are going to help fix things up. In the near future, we will meet with Ms. Schilling and Ms. Tinker, to talk about newspapers and newsblogs, and all sorts of goodies.

Now, the three people reading right now may be asking themselves, "What does all this have to do with this blog?" Well, believe it or not, teachers know about it. Hell, even Ms. Freedman's seen it. And they like what they see. They like it enough, they're willing to help us recruit writers. Ms. Chase has suggested I speak to her classes...

I would personally love for there to be some school paper/Étudiant "synergy", though I also would like the Étudiant to remain independent (i.e. no censorship). If we could share writers/articles however, that would be wonderful.

More details as they arrive...

9/15

There was a short meeting between myself, Chris Morrill, Ms. Schilling, and Ms. Tinker today.

• We discussed the Étudiant, which the teachers agree should remain independent of the school, but the school still seems willing to "promote" the blog, i.e. help us get more writers.
• Chris and I will also make posters to recruit newspaper writers, help create an online version of the school paper, and...get this...we get to re-name the damn thing.
• Writing an article might, MIGHT, get you extra credit. Maybe. Perhaps.
• The first issue of the year should be out at the tail end of October.

9/18

After much discussion (and even arguing), Chris and I have settled on The New Outlook for a name...though it'll eventually be shortened to just The Outlook. Chris has also made plenty of fliers, which we'll copy and post all over the school, and you can expect something in the announcements, too. Cool beans. Click to enlarge:



I'll throw in a flier of my own as well; after some finishing touches, I'll post it. These are gonna be all over the school, but you saw it here first!

And assuming we get a good turnout at the Outlook meeting...can you say new Étudiant writers?

9/26/06

Chris and I met with Ms. Tinker today. She revealed that there will be six issues this year, and that those who show up to the Thursday meeting for the paper will actually vote on the title, along with former writers. Apparently, Chris jumped the gun in announcing a name change to the school. Crazy kid.

9/28/06

Today we had that meeting. We got a good turnout, and we had some good discussions about potential changes. Expect the new, official name of the paper to be decided soon. I suggested section headings. Chris suggested newsprint. Exciting stuff.

Some Étudiant news today as well. The amazing Glen Maganzini, who attended the Spin meeting, has offered to advertise this blog at his website, New England Sports News. He (along with the other attendees) also expressed interest in contributing to the Étudiant. Chris has also considered putting out a monthly print edition of the Étudiant.

Finally, the first issue of Spin/whatever the hell the name of this paper's gonna be, will be out on October 30th. And yes, my movie reviews will be back...