General Information

        The East Tennessean is the student-run newspaper of East Tennessee State University. Each edition features stories on campus-related news and issues, sports and entertainment. The editorial page showcases a variety of columnists who offer their opinions on almost every issue from religion to politics - and everything in between. A weekly calendar provides the campus with invaluable information about upcoming events.
        The newspaper is published twice weekly on Mondays and Thursdays during fall and spring semesters. 6,000 copies of each edition are distributed to approximately 30 locations on the main campus in Johnson City, and at ETSU's satellite campuses in Kingsport, Bristol, Elizabethton and Greeneville.
       The East Tennessean is staffed by about 20-30 students from throughout the university community. Staff members are responsible for all aspects of the newspaper. They write and edit stories, take pictures and develop photographs, sell and design ads, design and layout the paper, operate the web site (www.easttennessean.com), and deliver the twice-weekly print edition.
       A full-time student publications adviser oversees the day-to-day operation and helps train and provides assistance to the staff. An office manager takes care of the business side of the paper and works with the advertising staff.
       There are several benefits to getting involved with the East Tennessean:
     · The newspaper provides invaluable work experience that looks great on a resume.
     · Students earn money - yes, we actually pay you for your efforts. OK, so it's not going to pay off your student         loans, but it will buy an occasional meal.
     · The newsroom is equipped with some of the latest technology found in the desktop publishing industry, including         Macintosh computers, Adobe Photoshop and QuarkXPress software, and digital cameras.
     · It's great fun! You get to work with a diverse group of fellow students who develop a strong camaraderie.
     · It provides an outlet for creative people. The East Tennessean also gives, students, faculty and staff an        opportunity to express their viewpoints through "Letters to the Editor" and guest columns.