This document provides guidance for student journalists on writing for the student press. It discusses the role and responsibilities of the student newspaper, including reflecting the community, focusing on useful local news, prioritizing reader feedback, and acting as a watchdog. The document also covers challenges like lack of respect, conflicts of interest, and inexperience. It provides tips on news writing techniques like the inverted pyramid structure, writing ledes, incorporating elements into stories, using attribution and quotes properly, and seeking help from journalism organizations.