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F eature M arch 10, 2004 T he C lackamas P rint • 7 'Sin City' works magic on editor^ tography, editing, management tech niques and many more. The Print’s department secre tary, Laur^f Vuylsteke, is anxious to apply the Knowledge she gained at one of the advertising seminars. “We were instructed on how to increase ad revenue with spec ads and special ad sections. So keep an eye on The Print and the new and Cyndee Mady improved advertising,” she said. T he C lackamas P rint Vuylsteke also managed to have The popular expression “What some fun outside of the convention happens in Vegas stays in Vegas,” activities. “The highlight of the Vegas does not necessarily apply to The Clackamas Print’s extended week social scene was a private concert end excursion to the city of lights celebrating the new ownership of the Golden Nugget where they just Casino. We scored attended. the some impossible tick Associate “The whole ets for tbe Jewel and Collegiate Press experience was Tony Bennet event,” National College just surreal. Vuylsteke said. “It Newspaper was incredible—the Convention in its The lights, the voices, the seats, the 20th year. buildings, the audience full of play The keynote ers, the stories about speakers during money—like Sinatra—1 couldn’t the four-day con nothing Tve believe I was there!” ference were ever seen Co editor-in- Chris Hedges— chief Cory Price award-winning before. attended numerous New York Times sessions including; reporter and Karen Hill varies design semi author; Don The Clackamas Print nars, 10 Ways to B a r 11 e 11 i — Improve your News Pulitzer Prize Writing and Big winning photog rapher for the Los Angeles Times; Threats to your Press Freedom. Though Price may have learned Susan Mango Curtis—incoming president of the Society for News a thing or two in the seminars, no Design; and Harlan Cohen— instruction was necessary on the nationally syndicated advice blackjack table, as he was able to pay for all of his expenses on the columnist. There were also various seminars trip with his winnings. Price even aspiring journalists could attend taught 21-year-old Katie Funk, including elements of design, pho The Print’s copy editor, the fun- The Clackamas Print journeys to Las Vegas for a national newspaper convention THE BELLAGIO damentals of the game. “I learned to play blackjack and actually won,” Funk exclaimed. Feature editor Karen Hill attend ed seminars suited to her position and plans to share the information she learned with next term’s writers. “I really enjoyed the feature writ ing clinics,” said Hill. “1 learned some really useful techniques for writing stories and interviewing that I can take back to the paper.” This was Hill’s first time in Las Vegas and she wasn’t disappointed. * ‘The whole experience was just surreal. The lights, the buildings the money—like nothing I’ve ever seen before,” she said. Journalism Adviser Linda Vogt encouraged as many student editors to attend the convention as possible, as she knew it would be a valuable experience. “It’s always refreshing to go to a national college newspaper confer ence and see how Clackamas Print stacks up against other two and four-year college papers,” said Vogt. “Once again, I felt proud of our program here and of the stu dent editors who work so hard to create a quality newspaper! The ses sions were excellent and we all came away inspired. “And, of course ... it was a won derful opportunity for all of us— experiencing the wacky culture of Las Vegas and getting to soak up some Nevada sunshine.” (LEFT) Lauren Vuisteke and Cory Price visit with an advisor from Edmonds Community College. (RIGHT) The staff arrives at Alexis Park Hotel, where the convention was held. LINDA VOGT C lackamas P rint KATIE FUNK C lackamas P rint Contraception and General Women’s Care Women’s Health comes with a LOWER PRICE TAG. %u could save $1,500 every semester while you earn a Bachelor’s Degree at DeVry University. If you've earned an Associate Degree and graduated with a final grade point average of at least 3.3, you could qualify for a Center of • Birth Control Options • STD Screenings • Prenatal Care DeVry University Scholarship. Our business and technology programs fit your schedule with classes • Routine Gynecological Care Oregon offered days, nights and weekends - onsite and online. With our convenient location near where you live or work, you can take advantage of our year-round programs. Bottom line? Taking your Associate Degree to the next level just got more affordable Call now. Portland 866-863-7810 Refettori Centre Ï 9755 SW Barnes Road, Suite 150 Portland, OR 97225 University YOUR BEST CAREER MOVE* www.devry.edu Or, e-maS us at transfer@devry.edu © 2ÖÖ< tinwersty Aoretfctal by the »gita I«mung CttruiMswon and a membm 30 It USate Shed, Cheago. & 60602. nott^twtonin^ofrœâan.œg 1j?O<8 Division Street, Suite 204 Oregon City, Oregon >704-5 fr» «orti. Certrrt Âssoa^bn ífO). 503-657-1071 •www.whcoo.com
