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Redesigning Your Publication
Jim Streisel, MJE • Carmel (IN) High School • @CarmelJim
May 4, 2012
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2. Why redesign?
✤ What do your readers think about your publication? How would they
describe it?
✤ What do you want your publication to be? How do you want your
readers to describe it?
✤ Describe your readers. How do they read?
✤ How do you merge these lists?
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4. It doesn’t just mean making
your publication ‘look pretty.’
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5. So…
✤ Start with why you’re redesigning
✤ Then…think about how to redesign.
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6. Start with content…
✤ How are you telling stories now?
✤ How can that be better based on how your readers read?
✤ visuals (photos, graphics, reader entry points)
✤ “chunking”
✤ shorter stories/broken-up stories
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7. Move to visuals…
✤ (Alternative structure questions presentation)
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8. Create a plan/palette…
✤ Color
DNSTYLE GUIDE 2009
THE DAILY NEWS is a paper full of firsts. Ball State is the first
university to have a program to teach journalists how to tell stories
visually. It is the first (and only) college paper to be named World’s
✤ Style Best Designed by the Society for News Design.
Yet, the Daily News is in need of a change. Newspapers are
becoming increasingly more visual, and as one of the leaders in
collegiate news design, the Daily News must keep up. With a smaller
✤ Libraries news hole, a new era of visual journalism and a young audience that
is quickly going to the Web for information, the Daily News needs a
change.
This redesign hopes to breathe new life into the Daily News, both
in print and online. We’ll do this by telling stories differently, layering
information in smaller, faster chunks and using more art, both photos
and illustrations.
To shed the boring, outdated image, you, as the designer, need
to be driven. Driven to make every page portfolio-worthy, no matter
how small it is.
This redesign takes each story and makes it into a package
within itself. Every story needs to be finely tuned and tweaked with
words and visuals to make it powerful. Each package design should
be powerful and contribute to a cohesive page design that keeps
readers interested and engaged.
Watch, listen, learn and experiment. The worst someone can tell
you is no.
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Lenten traditions
observed not only
by Catholics
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Carmel High School • 520 E. Main St., Carmel, IN 46032
On Feb. 25, Ash Wednesday, freshman Julie Gaylor
won’t receive ashes on her forehead, but she will soon
NEWS>>
begin her 40 days and 40 nights of fasting. During
this time, she will abstain from any junk food and
soda and not eat meat on all Fridays. She will continue
following this ritual until April 12, Easter Sunday. This
is because Gaylor celebrates Lent, a Christian holiday
based on the liturgical calendar that has lasted for
Lost in
over 2000 years. This holiday is mandatory for the
Roman Catholic Church while some other Christian
denominations still choose to participate.
But Gaylor is not Catholic. She is part of a group of FEB. 6, 2009 • VOL. 54 • ISSUE 9
only 5 percent of people who attend Lenten services
and 20 to 30 percent of non-Catholics who attend
mass on Easter Sunday, according to Father Mel
Translation
Bennett, Senior Associate at St. Elizabeth Seton
Catholic Church on Haverstick Road. Bennett said
most of these non-Catholics who attend services
during the Lenten season come mainly because of the
historical and traditional rituals, such as the prayers
that have been spoken for centuries.
According to Bennett, the 40 days and 40 nights
of Lent represent the 40 days and 40 nights of the 05 Dance Marathon
fasting and abstinence of Christ before He was
resurrected. During this time, the Christians who organizers undeterred
participate in the holiday also reflect on the life and
passion of Christ while abstaining from something, by economic troubles
such as candy, during the season. All followers have to
abstain from meat on all Fridays during this period of
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time. Lent is officially over on Holy Thursday, the day
of the Last Supper where Jesus claimed he would be
betrayed and killed the following day (Good Friday).
TRANSITION
Lent always begins on Ash Wednesday, the day
worshippers receive ashes of the burning crosses from 09 Swimmers look to earn
the previous year’s Palm Sunday, the Sunday before
Easter, in the shape of a cross on their foreheads.
23rd consecutive State
While Lent is mandatory in the Roman Catholic victory
Government mandates switch to digital by Feb. 17
Church, some churches believe in following this
routine all year round as opposed to just 40 days and
40 nights. Northview Christian Life Church on 131st
BY MICHELLE HU AND LAUREN BURDICK Constantine Linos, customer assistant street is one such church with this belief, according 10 Football begins title run
of the home theater department at to Pastor of Assimilation Douglas Starkey. However,
Northview, a non-denominational church, believes Move to digital TV
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Best Buy in West Carmel, said, “(The
very night, while he completes school government is) basically buying up all there is no “right way” or “wrong way,” just as long
assignments, senior Tom Chen multitasks
and watches a couple of his favorite
the analog signals, and they’re going
to sell them off to the cell phone
as the faithful experience the concept of denying
themselves for the sake of others, according to Starkey.
Because of this, there is not a lot of emphasis on Lent
on Feb. 17 leaves some students
television shows. He said he typically companies.” In addition, dtv.gov says
watches large broadcasting networks with programs
such as “The Office,” “Two-and-a-half Men,”
some of the analog signals will go
toward police, firefighter and rescue
during services this time of year. Instead, Northview
emphasizes “denying thyself” and reflecting every
day instead of just 40 days and 40 nights in the year.
in the lurch Page 8
“Chuck” and other comedic shows. On average, squad communication networks.
Chen said he watches television for about 14 hours There is a win-win situation in However, Starkey said Northview is not opposed to
a week. this transition for almost everyone. others celebrating Lent and is supportive.
Though Chen usually watches his family’s high Consumers will receive “a much better “There is no right way or wrong way,” Starkey,
definition television (HDTV), the rest of the signal quality,” according to Linos; who has personally celebrated Lent in the past, said.
televisions in his house will soon be antiquated. the government can raise profits “The value of denying ourselves and thinking of
Without making necessary changes, those analog through the sale of analog signals others is something to embrace. It is good for anyone
sets will soon receive nothing but static. and have a wider range of channels to get that experience.”
This is due to an impor tant change the to communicate on; and wireless Bennett said the Roman Catholic Church is much
government will enforce come this month. Officially, companies can expand their services more traditional in the practice of Lent because, he
Feb. 17 will be the last date any television station by purchasing analog signals. said, “we are obligated to follow the tradition of the
can send out analog broadcasts, and the last date any CHTV adviser Hal Espey said, “I Church as it was given by Christ to the Apostles, but
analog television can receive them. think some of this (idea) came out at the same time (the Roman Catholic Church) is
Chen, like many others in this community, of 9/11. The fire crews that I think respectful to other denominations.”
said the switch to digital television will affect him were in some of those towers couldn’t Both Bennett and Starkey agreed every Christian
should at least experience Lent and its practice once
FEATURE>>
minimally, since he prefers the better quality of his hear their base commanders.”
HDTV. “I was already watching (television) in HD The only people who may not in their life, but to Gaylor, it doesn’t matter.
anyway,” he said. benefit are the television stations “It depends on what you believe in,” Gaylor said.
But, while people like Chen may make the switch themselves. “As far as broadcasters “It’s not like I’m forced to do it. I just feel it’s the
DON’T WALK ON THE RAMPS
with minimal disruption, it may not be the case go, they’ve had to spend a lot of right thing to do.”
for the rest of America. Recently, this seemingly money for these new transmitters,
faultless transition has come under direct fire which is mandated by the government. That does not
AND ACTION: LENT AT A GLANCE
from congressional Democrats. Many feared that
Americans would not have the resources to make
the transition. According to Time magazine, the
necessarily mean that their revenues are going to go up
because of this digital transformation,” Espey said.
However, in order for people like Chen and his family Theme: Disabled student works
to help those who are in need
Nielsen Media Research group estimates that 6.5 to receive digital signals, they must have purchased
million Americans will not be prepared. On Jan. 28, a new television after March 1, 2007 or buy a digital
though the bill to delay the transition to June 12 converter box. Dates:
passed in the Senate, House Republicans defeated it. This converter box is one of the reasons impeding Color:
Their argument was that the delay would needlessly 6.5 million Americans from receiving television signals
confuse the general public. Thus, the transition date after Feb. 17. In order to reduce the costs of purchasing
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remains Feb. 17. a converter box, the National Telecommunications
According to the government-provided Web
site for the digital transition, dtv.gov, this process
and Information Administration (which is under the
Department of Commerce) mailed out two coupons for
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began in 1996, when Congress approved stations a converter box to each household that requested them.
to broadcast an additional digital signal, along Each coupon is worth $40 but expires three months
with their original analog signals. Then, in 2005, after mailing. These boxes, on average, cost $40 to $70
Congress began requiring public stations to
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n Monday, junior Annie Tang and her
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dumplings and distribute envelopes
to celebrate a holiday recognized by her NEWS>>
culture for around 4,700 years.
“Chinese New Year is probably
Ambitious, the biggest Chinese holiday,” Tang
said. “There are a lot of festivals and
successful, thrifty parades in China.”
Patient, quiet and
Elaborate performances,
vibrant colors and fireworks are all FEB. 6, 2009 • VOL. 54 • ISSUE 9
inspiring distinguishing factors of Chinese
New Year, a 15-day festival filled
Sensitive, with traditions. This year the New
Year begins on Monday.
sympathetic, The exact day on which the New
respected Year starts varies from year to year.
The celebration, also known as the
Spring Festival, begins on the first day
Articulate, talented, of the first month of the year. “The date
ambitious, virtuous changes every year because we use an old
Chinese lunar calendar,” Tang said.
The lunar cycle, from a new moon to 02 Dance Marathon
a full moon, determines the length of a
month, either 29 or 30 days. While each organizers undeterred
excitable, brave, year begins on a different day, each year also
trust-worthy correlates with one of the 12 animals of the by economic troubles
Chinese Zodiac. This is the year of the ox,
Financially also known as Yi Chou.
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fortunate, vain, Many traditions go along with
Chinese New Year. “People make
selfish, intense, d u m p l i n g s f o r t h e N e w Ye a r, ”
deep Tang said. “There’s always a lot of
dumplings. Then parents give their 09 Swimmers look to earn
Popular, cheerful, children money in a red envelope.”
perceptive, wise, The red envelope, called hong bao 23rd consecutive State
in Mandarin, indicates good luck and
talented good fortune as well as happiness and victory
Elegant, timid, abundance for the recipient. People
also tend to wear red during the
creative, holiday to symbolize happiness.
pessimistic, deeply According to History.com, 10 Football begins title run
religious various other foods are also
symbolic during the New Year.
Clever, skillful, Long noodles symbolize a
flexible, inventive, long life. A sticky rice cake,
original also known as nian gao,
made with glutinous rice
represents a rich life.
“Candy trays are also
popular during the New
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devoted, eccentric Year,” Tang said. “Kids like
them a lot.” Dried fruits,
sweets and other candy often
fill up these trays that symbolize
confident,
eccentric
togetherness.
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SEE CHINESE NEW
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AFRA HUSSAIN it will get promoted more,” Singer, guy likes a white candidate because that African-Americans had about said. Ellery said that there are few
Feb. 1-29: Art
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ahussain@hilite.org who is African-American, said. he is white,” Singer said. In the themselves and about their country. African-American CEOs and few
the basketball
Jan. 26 marks Chinese New
While the election of an African beginning of the election, Singer U.S history teacher, Will Ellery African-American football coaches, Indianapolis
As this coming Februar y marks American president was an important said he favored Sen. Hillary Clinton, said, “I think (the election) means even though there are many African- Artsgarden
Black Histor y Month, many milestone in American history, racial but as he became more informed a tremendous amount. I think it American football players. “The Feb. 2, 23:
Americans are reminded of a past barriers still exist and the civil rights about Obama and his policies, means a lot. Much of Dr. Martin movement shifted to new arenas, Children
team need him
Year, the year of the ox
where civil rights did not exist. movement pushes on. he found himself supporting him Luther King’s speech about judging but they are more subtle and more
“The black histor y (previous Singer said he always considered instead of Clinton. a man by his character came to toward the top end,” Ellery said. of the Civil
if it wants to
generations) talk about was about himself a skeptic when it came to Initially, Singer said he thought fruition because of Obama’s election Referring to Obama, Singer Rights
older people like Martin Luther King government and political leaders. the countr y would never elect as president.” said, “He’s sort of like a spike in a Movement
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and Harriet Tubman,” sophomore However during this past election Obama because people were not However, according to Ellery, wall. I think he got through racism at Children’s
win? Page 14
Aaron Singer said. He said black he was one of the many African- ready for an African-American the civil rights movement cannot because he is exceptionally smart Museum
history never really interested him American supporters of Obama. president. But when Obama was be forgotten. “I think there is still and an exceptional speaker,” He said
until the recent election of Barack “A lot of white people think elected as president in November, a focus (on civil rights), but the that he does not think that there
Obama. Now he said things are that I liked Obama because he is he said he felt elated. Singer said shift is now from equal rights and
different. “It’s cooler, and I think black. It’s just like saying a white the election broke the perception education to more opportunity,” he SEE BLACK HISTORY
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Outdoor Adventures
If you think you’re feeling brave enough to face the cold, lace
up your snow boots and go explore the winter wonderland.
Beat the Break Boredom
However, before heading out into the frigid Indiana winter
weather, it is important to make sure you are dressed warmly.
Be sure to remember your hat, or something to cover your
heaWool socks are ideal for keeping your toes toasty and dry
inside of snow-covered boots. Snow pants, thick gloves and a
water-proof down jacket are essential as well. Finally do not
Stuck at home for winter break? No worries. There is still potential to have a forget that sunburns in the winter are possible too, so slap
some sunscreen on to any visible bit of skin left after you get
memorable vacation in Indiana. all bundled up to protect against damage.
Sledding is a classic and thrilling way to explore the
The Carmel Ice Skadium has general public skating hours outdoors, so go check out West Park’s sledding hill. West Park
BY LINDSEY WALKER available on its website, and it offers cosmic skating on Friday has 16 acres of wide open space with a sledding hill open all
lwalker@hilite.org and Saturday nights when it is not hosting a tournament. day. Dick’s Sporting Goods or other outdoor apparel stores are
A
According to Johnson, during cosmic skating the music is ideal for buying a sled or a snow tube. Plastic sleds typically
s winter break is fast approaching, some students may turned up louder and there are disco lights. Because of this, begin at $20, and inflatable snow tubes begin at $15. To save
be planning to jet off on vacation to sunny beaches or cosmic skating nights typically attract more teens than even more money, grab the lid to a trash can for a homemade
snowy mountain tops during their much needed 18- regular hours. sleigh. If you are really a daredevil, spray the bottom of the
day vacation. But what if you are staying home? Have no fear, Never been skating before? Don’t worry. Half of the fun sled with a no-stick cooking spray to zip along even faster.
there is still plenty to do here around town. Check out your is falling and laughing about it. Johnson suggests that new If sledding isn’t your thing, gather your friends for a
options and some cash-saving tips along the way. skaters should be sure to dress warmly and have a good time. snowball fight or a snowman-building contest. Make sure you HAILEY MEYER / PHOTO
If you plan on going during winter break, be sure to be have all of the necessary snowman staples, like carrots, hats
Ice Skating cautious of large crowds during peak hours. and scarves. Set up a timer and see who can build the funniest I HEART ART: For an interesting experience, go to the Indianapolis Art Museum (IMA). The IMA hosts
A traditional winter activity that incorporates exercise with “As soon as it gets cold out and we get that first real cold snowman. many worldly exhibits that will increase knowledge of the art world. If you’re interested in fashion, be sure
chilly weather is ice skating. Get a group of friends together day, our attendance goes way up. We also definitely notice a to visit the “Material World” exhibit.
(or your significant other) and venture out to visit the Carmel nice increase during the winter break weeks,” Johnson said. Indianapolis Museum of Art
Ice Skadium. General admission is $6.50 for those older than 11 and $8 The Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA) has several featured
“In the winter time you think of ice skating just like in HAILEY MEYER / PHOTO exhibits so that you can be sure you will find one that suits
during cosmic skating hours. Skate rental is $3. Concessions the change between reality and imagination, according to the and give back to others, such as working in a soup kitchen or
the summer time you might think of swimming, and that’s like hot chocolate, soft pretzels and candy are available FIGURE EIGHT: Make the break speed by with your taste in art. Sneak a preview of a couple exhibits below IMA website. donating old clothes from your closet. For opportunities to
what makes ice skating such a unique sport,” Floyd Johnson, as well. trips to the Carmel Ice Skadium. Pick up some and find the one that’s right for you: volunteer, check out local organizations that interest you.
Carmel Ice Skadium manager, said. However, if you would rather save your cash and head out new skills at the rink, become a hockey fan, or With so much to do around Carmel, there is no reason to be
to a real lake, there are several precautions hang out at the snack bar. is perfect for you. features the artistic accomplishments of the 12th to 15th bummed out if you have to stay home.
you should keep in mind. According to According to the Indianapolis Museum of Art website, this century civilizations of southwestern Nigeria. If this exhibit
the Minnesota Department of Natural display includes pieces from crystal-encrusted Dior gowns sounds interesting to you, then winter break is the perfect
Resources, there is no such thing as “safe 3D and rated PG. Movie-review website “Rotten Tomatoes” to ornate Cambodian pieces while displaying cultures from time to see it, since it ends on Jan. 16.
ice”- conditions and unseen or unknown gave this film a 94 percent. around the world. See a video preview of the exhibition on the
factors can render seemingly safe ice However, movie tickets can get expensive, so try to avoid IMA website or go see the real thing in person. Holiday Party
suddenly dangerous. Never go alone and going during the evenings and instead plan to see a matinee. A holiday party is the perfect way to reconnect with friends
always check that lakes or ponds do not McCutcheon uses video, photography and sculpture to explore
over winter break after a stressful semester and have some
have a “No Ice Skating” sign. Also be fun. If you’re up for the challenge of hosting
sure that the ice has been checked by a party, there are a couple of different ways
designated authorities—it is severely you can plan it.
hazardous to trust how thick the ice is In the winter time you think To some, the holiday season is all about
based on appearance. of ice skating just like in the holiday cookies. A holiday cookie exchange
party is ideal for those who want a sample
Movies summer time you might think of all different types of cookies but do
There is nothing more relaxing to do of swimming, and that’s what not want to have to bake dozens. Invite
on a chilly, snowy day than to watch a all of your friends to cook up a couple of
movie, whether you stay home or brave makes ice skating such a batches of their favorite cookie and then
the cold and go to the theater. Here is meet together to exchange. However many
a quick preview of some new holiday-
unique sport. cookies you bring is however many you
themed movies hitting theaters this get to take home, so everyone gets an
month: Floyd Johnson even amount.
Carmel Ice Skadium manager If your friends are not the baking type,
comedy that intertwines a plethora of host a gift exchange party instead. Put all of
your friends names in a hat and have each
one chose a name as his or her secret buddy.
Then plan for everyone to bring gifts for his
Jessica Biel, among dozens of others. This If you are with a large group of friends, check out the theater’s or her secret buddy to the party. Make each
movie is rated PG-13. policy on group discount tickets. Regal 17 offers reduced person guess who his or her secret buddy is, HAILEY MEYER / PHOTO
ticket prices to $6 on Tuesdays for HAILEY MEYER / PHOTO and don’t forget to have fun with gag gifts.
HAILEY MEYER / PHOTO holiday movie centered on answering the Regal Value Day. The holidays are also a perfect time to BUILD UP: Pictured here is the main building
HAILEY MEYER / PHOTO
POP IN AT REGAL: If it’s a stormy day, be sure to check out local fundamental question: “How does Santa If you would rather stay at home, give back with charity. With time off, do a for the IMA, a host to many popular exhibits. A
movie theatres for entertainment. On Tuesday nights, Regal 17 deliver all of those presents in one night?” host a movie party for all of your CONTINUED TRAVEL WEST: Head over to West Park for some amusement. project with something you are passionate modern exhibit on display is “Out of this World”
runs discounts on tickets. This movie is 97 minutes long, available in friends. Save money by inviting ON NEXT PAGE You can build a snowman or sled down the hills. about. Look for opportunities to volunteer by Brian McCutcheon.
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