eHow to become a Newspaper Editor

Hey classmates,

Here is a list of steps on 'How to become a Newspaper Editor' provided by eHow. You know, the place we go to find out how to do everything. Kind of like how we go to wikipedia for knowledge on everything.

Read the list of steps and tell me what you think. Do you think all the steps are necessary? Is this something you would follow?

A question for the ediors: Is this a system you would recommend to others who may ask you, with hopeful eyes, how can they also embark on a life of editing?

• Step1

Earn a Bachelor's or Master's degree in journalism or a related field. A degree focusing on newspaper reporting, writing and layout design is best.

• Step2

Work at a high school or college newspaper to gain experience and take an internship or part-time job with a local or national newspaper.

• Step3

Talk to a college adviser or career counselor about job placement services and career requirements.

• Step4

Apply directly to a newspaper of your choice, look through classified ads and search online job sites to find particular openings. Apply for positions you feel you are truly qualified for, but realize you may have to take a lower editor position before applying for managing editor or editor-in-chief positions.

• Step5

Search for online opportunities. As the Internet continues to grow, online newspapers need qualified editors to manage content quickly and efficiently.

• Step6

Create a resume that lists your experience in the field, education and other qualifications. Include in your application packet six to 10 of your best written clips--showing depth, range and relevance--and a well written cover letters. Send application packets to various newspapers or look to promote within your current place of employment.

• Step7

Memorize the Associated Press style book and have a strong knowledge of grammar and commonly misspelled words. Many newspapers require you to take a test during your application process, showing your editing skills.


(Ok, the last one is a bit unrealistic; who's going to memorize the ever-changing stylebook?)

A look at a News Editor



Here is the link to eHow Careers & Work Editor on how to become a newspaper editor: http://www.ehow.com/how_2095871_become-newspaper-editor.html?ref=fuel&utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=ssp&utm_campaign=yssp_art

Confusing U of I Buildings aka "Labyrinth 2"

Maybe it's just me, or has anyone else asked themselves what the architects were thinking (or smoking) when they designed some of the buildings on the University of Illinois campus.

Davenport Hall has a disconnected east and west side; and an oddly positioned door, near faculty offices, that leads out to a roof platform (Is that where professors go when students can't find them at officehours?). The English Building has upper-floor corridors comparable to dollhouse hallways - not a good route for the claustrophobic.

The Armory is another story alltogether with confusing corridors, secret passageways, alternate staircases, floors that can only be accessed by one door, and roomnumbers that are not included on the maps! I feel as though I'm re-enacting the movie Labyrinth while searching for my classes. If I don't make it to the class/castle by 13 o'clock, I'll never see my 2008 edition Stylebook again! Meanwhile, I'm misguided by senseless maps and trapdoors.

The worst architectural misshap, in my opinion, is the women's bathroom on the first floor of Gregory Hall. The full body mirror is a nice touch; but why is there an office on the left-hand side of the mirror? Who would place their office in a women's bathroom? My next complaint is on the stalls built for 90-pound Pigmys. I have to reserve at least two minutes to angle my bookbag and myself into the stall. Closing the door requires patience and prayer.

I really want to know the architectural history behind some of the University's seemingly botched buildings. I'm simply confounded!

The Labyrinth Trailer



What looks like this on the outside



Is actually this when you walk in



Confused? Here's the map...Okay, so it's a map of the Tokyo Subway, but it'll get you to class about as fast as the real map would.