Offers basic tips for improving the quality of photographs in a student newspaper. (GW)

Reports on a study in which 255 editorials from a sample of California community colleges were categorized and evaluated. (GW)

Reports findings from a 1990 survey of 50 2-year college newspapers regarding size, frequency of publication, revenues, and advertising rates. Indicates that most papers have a press run of 10,000 or fewer copies, average 20 or fewer pages per issue, and use a tabloid format with a 5-column page. (DMM)

Suggests ideas for creating centerspread layouts in order to enliven the layout of student newspapers; includes illustrations. (GW)

Presents minimal, adequate, and high-end performance budgets for purchasing the software and Apple hardware required to initiate desktop publishing for a campus newspaper. (AYC)

Presents the results of a study which revealed a positive correlation between the number of scholastic publications organizations (e.g., Columbia Scholastic Press Association) to which high school newspapers belong and the newspapers' ratings in a national contest/critique sponsored by the association. (AYC)

Profiles the adviser of Santa Barbara City College's student newspaper, a publication that has twice won the Pacemaker award for excellence. (FL)

Presents guidance to advisers of school newspapers regarding the qualities to look for in interviewing and selecting editors. Offers tips on establishing and maintaining good working relations with editors. (DMM)

Offers guidelines for using photographs effectively in campus newspapers. Reviews the stages in the photo editing process, suggests alternatives to traditional photographic approaches, and offers technical advice. (AYC)

Provides brief descriptions of 20 different Apple hardware and software products available for use in desktop publishing. (AYC)

Describes the responsibilities of running a one-person journalism department: teaching newswriting and editing courses, acting as both newspaper adviser and academic counselor, and sponsoring activities. (AEA)

The second half of a two-part article on layout and graphics presents an additional 12 suggestions for making print media attractive, including suggestions for headlines, captions, art placement, and handling copy. (AEA)

Discusses a rationale for and a guide to organizing a written policy and procedure guide for operating a college newspaper. (AEA)

Publications advisers at a multicampus urban community college coordinate staff work at four campuses to produce one newspaper. (AEA)

Tells of the devastating effects California's Proposition 13 is having on community college journalism education programs. (GT)