States that shooting football can be a tremendous learning experience for budding photographers. Explains that a good grasp of the game and the field are essential, as is the right equipment. Discusses choice of lens and choice of film. (SR)

Reports on continuing efforts to block free access to the Internet, and describes how several national organizations have formed an alliance to support free speech on the Internet. Includes the Internet Free Expression Alliance's mission statement and URLs for seven organizations that provide information on this issue. (SR)

Offers advice to student photojournalists on taking better pictures of people's faces. Includes 14 "mug shots" representing various lighting conditions and camera settings. (RS)

Offers information for student photojournalists describing how to work with photographs, scanners, software, and digital information to reduce and enlarge photographs for page layouts to achieve clear, precise images. Notes definitions and formulas. Includes two exercises to teach and practice these principles. (SR)

Presents 23 photographs and discusses techniques used in taking each photo. Considers the aperture, depth of field, shutter speed, film type, exposures, equivalent exposure, and lenses. Presents an exercise worksheet for students to fill out incorporating these techniques. (SG)

Outlines a six-step process that allows computer operators, using Photoshop software, to create "knock-outs" to precisely define the path that will serve to separate the object from the background. (SR)

Finds that the recent National Press Photographers Association code of ethics can serve as a model for any photography staff. Discusses how digital imaging is becoming commonplace in classrooms, due to decreasing costs and easier software. Explains digital terminology. Concludes that time saved in the darkroom and at the printer is now spent on…

Outlines seven steps to follow in Photoshop Software to create drop shadows (in order to give objects depth and make the page look more interesting). (SR)

Evaluates the newly released Adobe InDesign software, finding that while it brings new life into desktop publishing, it is not yet a "must buy" for publications advisers. Compares specific features that are relevant for student publications, including: character, paragraph, drop caps, define styles, page setup, text wrap, defining and using…

Explains how the news story surrounding the Watergate events led not only to the resignation of President Nixon but also to one of journalism's greatest triumphs. Presents a Watergate timeline with 25 events. Gives three exercises to accompany the study of the journalism side of the Watergate events and to compare the movie, "All The…

Suggests that student journalists need to establish a positive working relationship with the law enforcement agencies in their coverage area. Discusses publications by the Student Press Law Center that may aid student journalists in obtaining information from official sources. (RS)

Describes how yearbooks and school newspapers across the country deal with covering deaths of students, faculty, or staff. Notes that policies, if they even exist, can vary greatly from school to school. Appends an exercise on yearbook policies. (RS)

Presents a detailed plan for school publications staffs in covering a crisis or disaster. Describes things to do before, during, and after the crisis (natural disasters, student deaths, fire, violence, etc.). Appends two exercises--ranking story ideas in order of importance, and establishing an emergency-contact list. (RS)