Maintains that student photographers must improve their knowledge of equipment, elements of composition, and photo editing to eliminate weaknesses in student publication photography. (SR)

Advocates writing in-depth captions for yearbooks, including the five W's (who, what, when, where, and why) and one H (how). (SR)

Discusses reasons why centerspreads should be an integral part of today's scholastic newspapers. (SR)

Describes Laurence R. Campbell's life and contributions to scholastic journalism. Presents a list of studies, reports, and inquiries written by Campbell published in this journal. (SG)

Discusses 3 major concerns of publication advisers and scholastic press association directors regarding scholastic press associations: technology (technical support, adviser/student training, costs involved in upgrading); promotion of scholastic journalism as a viable school curriculum; and membership offerings (number/type of competitions,…

Discusses reasons why scholastic newspaper evaluations sometimes do not meet their intended purpose of being beneficial to the staff as it works to improve its school newspaper. (SR)

Outlines three steps to strengthen the use of information graphics ("infographics") in yearbooks. Discusses researching infographics, creativity in designing them, and their production. Offers several samples. Notes the five basic elements of an infographic package, and lists sources on them. (SR)

Discusses pet peeves and suggestions for improving yearbook sports coverage from six high school yearbook experts. (SR)

Considers why scholastic journalism is an excellent opportunity to recruit high school students into college journalism and mass communication programs. (SR)

Maintains that student photographers must develop a strong understanding of composition, keep up with technology, study books by and about great photographers, and continually produce pictures that tell stories and capture the essence of the event. (SR)

Suggests knowing the basics is critical if newspaper advisers and staffs are to move their newspaper into the best, excellent, superior, above average, all-everything category a scholastic press evaluation service may award. Discusses the basic areas of writing, design, photojournalism, advertising, and overall coverage. (RS)

Presents advice to scholastic journalists on writing leads for feature stories. Discusses using a summary, a question, a direct quote, a first-person account, alliteration, a shocking statement, contrast, historical reference, descriptions, narratives, metaphors, and similes. (RS)

Discusses the importance to scholastic publications staffs of four public relations strategies: meticulous research, systematic planning, strengthening communication efforts, and evaluation. Notes internal and external factors crucial to good public relations. Lists activities to consider. (SR)

Suggests that a successful publications staff can thrive, digitally speaking, using Bill Gates' 12 key steps to reinvent the way the staff functions. Lists each rule and the parallel rule for scholastic journalism staffs. Notes two of the rules are use email and the Internet; and all staff members need a working knowledge of all areas of a…

Surveys Columbia Scholastic Press Advisors Association (CSPAA) directors and publication advisors regarding the future of scholastic journalism in the 21st century. Discusses advisor concerns, and results and recommendations regarding the services of state and regional scholastic press associations. Lists 18 recommendations regarding the future of…