From the Editor’s Desk: Do you want to be foxy?
You too can write for this fine paper
Posted on August 28, 2006

First of all, what a bummer it is to be back in school. It’s hot. It’s humid. And most of us would rather be sleeping in, but can’t because we’re all in college. But to break through all the negativity affiliated with the end of summer, 29 foxy students have brought you this piece of newspapering we call The Breeze.

It’s new, it’s improved and it’s sexier than ever. If you disagree, or even agree, write us a letter to tell us what you think. Or, if you’re really mad, you can even be a writer for The Breeze. It operates on a completely volunteer basis, and there’s no previous journalism experience required. Just come by the office (it’s in the back of Anthony-Seeger Hall), send an e-mail to a section editor or me (stossmr@jmu.edu) and we’ll set you up with a volunteer contract and stick you on an e-mail list where you will be privy to all of our stories. Pick your favorites to write and eventually you could be paid for doing so. After five, you can apply to be staff writer, and with that title comes $5 a story.

But it gets better.

After 10 stories, you can apply to be a senior writer and then you will be paid $10 per article. It’s not more than you’ll make with legitimate employment, but where else do you get to see your name in print? Or maybe one day, you’ll to get to the point where your name will be accompanied by your photograph, and people will read the words that go with that photograph and think, “This guy really sucks. I could write that.” And they should, because The Breeze operates on a completely volunteer basis with no previous journalism experience required. So please write and be foxy with us.

Love,
Matthew Stoss
Editor in chief