Traces Hemingway's development as an author/journalist, beginning with his career as a high school journalist, through his tenure with the "Kansas City Star," and finally as an author of fiction. Presents some of Hemingway's own reflections on the relationship between fiction and journalism. (PA)

Opines that the best of scholastic journalism is a model for education in the future. Feels that journalism provides constant practice in building research, analysis, and writing skills that will last a lifetime. Advocates student journalists' taking credit for their accomplishments and communicating with media and education leaders. (PA)

Argues that covering crime in school publications can be effective in helping to solve campus problems. Notes that, with the right to cover the crime, comes the responsibility to be as accurate and fair as possible. Offers five suggestions on how to go about getting such a story. (SR)

Argues that cliches make writing stale and flat, and that getting rid of them is a necessity. Lists the "top 14" cliches gathered by a Columbia Scholastic Press Association judge. Uses examples to show how cleansing a passage of its superlatives and cliches improves the writing, adding clarity, fairness, and objectivity as well as freshness and…

Discusses the benefits of using grids in yearbook design. Shows how using the grid horizontally makes it easier to design vertical and horizontal packages that work together. (SR)

Argues that technological advances with digital photo enhancement computer programs raise serious questions concerning ethics in student publications, and that instructors and advisers have an obligation to teach students about the appropriate, ethical use of these programs. Outlines specific issues and reminds students that it is wrong to enhance…

Offers eight brief essays containing job descriptions and advice from student editors of news publications, a TV station, yearbooks, and art and literary magazines. Details the jobs and responsibilities they had, and dilemmas they faced. (SR)

Discusses the Oklahoma Interscholastic Press Association (OIPA), the nation's oldest scholastic press association in continuous service. States that membership is available to all types of student publications and also to students and teachers active in electronic media. Notes that fall and spring conferences offer students and teachers the…

Discusses the new Arkansas Student Publications Act (and provides the text), which offers limited protection for student press freedom. (PA)

Offers 10 examples of first-place winners of high school and college newspaper and yearbook entries in 1994 and 1995 contests, including accounts of games, human interest stories, and opinion pieces. (PA)

Describes some of the key elements in publishing a quality yearbook. Includes what time of the year is best for publication, what to include, and what not to include. Emphasizes the importance of including faculty in a yearbook. Contains recommendations on creating a comprehensive academic and sports section. Provides tips on handling "people"…

Chronicles some of the experiences of belonging to the Southern Interscholastic Press Association (SIPA). Recounts that 700 members attend the convention each year where they can see that there can be a future and a career in journalism after high school. Tells of activities for convention participants, both students and advisors. (PA)

Relates some of the ideas imparted during the over 230 sessions at the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) annual convention, such as suggestions about photo editing, writing short stories, graphic trends in yearbooks, challenging ethical questions, the impact of "Hazelwood" on student journalism, the First Amendment and the…

Describes the differences between high school and college journalism. Presents seven short essays that deal with: the added responsibilities of a newspaper editor; the challenges of being yearbook editor; the role of advisor for publications; the pace of college journalism; news editing; student participation; and selling advertising. (PA)

Presents 10 essays on Columbia Scholastic Press Association's summer workshop which brought students together to build skills and consider new concepts. Discusses a veteran teacher's reasons for attending workshops, opportunities to taste city life, the bond of student journalists, editorial challenges, emphasis on yearbooks' possibilities, and…