Tuesday is always interesting I never quite know which thing I wrote is going in as I dont make it to the office until Tuesday. I did write 2 interesting things, a compromise with angry alumni and thoughts on playboy coming.

My writers dropped the ball this week with few entrys. We press on..



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Hi all,

This week has been so crazy with all the homecoming stuff, and the news section has been challenged in getting all the stories that need to run in the paper. But this Thursday, the Printz will feature a special section of sorts dedicated solely to homecoming.

Happy reading,
Brittany

Its been a while. That little column on foreign language requirements has generated some intersting feedback, from students and faculty alike.

What I wrote this time is much more important.

Hello Printzers.

Hope everyone has been doing well. Sorry I haven't been updating you but I've been way too busy with everything. Lay off, you'll get your sports. Well, I've got the next four issues planned and am looking to plan the rest of the year. I'm interested in seeing if any of you would like to comment on the contents of the sports page. I'm open to ideas and possible writers. Drop me a line. I'm trying to stay ahead but two labs will kill you. I'm taking a break from a lab report now and will have one I'll work on this afternoon and tonight so I'll be finished with all that. You know how it is. Well, thank God its Homecoming Week! The Eagles are coming home to face the always tough Houston Cougars, who by the way lost to UL-Lafayette this past weekend. We need to keep their losing streak going. So everyone out there buy a ticket and come support your Eagles. Students, your id gets you in for free, so come to the game. That's one of the only free things you'll get (I realize tuition pays for it, but tuition doesn't pay for a lot of things, including wireless, so come to the game and save some money.) Everybody come and MAKE SOME NOISE!!!!!!!!!!

It will help. Anywho, This week look for some cool stuff. Tuesday we'll have a football update, and I will be covering Coach Bower's Press conference. Look for video of the press conference on Monday or Tuesday at studentprintz.com. We'll also have an update on the fall baseball practice, as well as coverage of Sunday's soccer match. Look for all this and more on Tuesday. Thursday we'll have the return of the football insert. Go Gold! I have a pretty good opinion piece in on it and hopefully the insert will be everything we want it to be and more. The back page will feature a special on Damion Carter, one of our star wide receivers, as well as a practice preparation update, and a preview of the Softball team. They start tournament play next weekend and should do well. Go lady Eagles! Wooo! Gotta get back to work now. Later. Joey

HOLLER!

So this week has been a very productive week for the entertainment section. We gained two new writers, Tiffany and Vernteze whom you will be seeing shortly in the Printz. My writers and I have mapped out issues for months in advance so we can make sure to get awesome interviews and well rounded stories. I am pushing for more edgy movie/music reviews, but we're in a sort of trial and error stage with that.
Here is what we have planned for this week:
Tuesday: Tuesday, of course, will be music and film reviews. Jessica is reviewing Martin Scorsese's latest film, The Departed. Despite its huge name cast, it has gotten little publicity. We will also have an array of music review including Christian band, Third Day.

Thursday: Thursday is where we really get to have fun with the events and things going on in and around campus. The art museum on campus is opening a new exhibit this week, and Playboy (yes, THE Playboy) is coming to Hattiesburg at the end of the month in search of USM Girls for their May 2007 Conference USA issue. We are also covering a magic show, The Pendragons, who are performing at the Saenger downtown. Lastly, we will have a fun story with a list of fun things to do on campus that you probably thought you weren't allowed to do.

In a nutshell, this week will rock your socks off. Don't miss it.

Toodles Poodles,
Elise

A considerable part of my job here is to play politician and be a talking head for the newspaper, something I have an atavistic disdain for.

Since I'm in the newspaper business, and I am a journalist, I know just how filtered and skewed the stories can become after going through a few hands.

In the last three weeks, I have been contacted by, or been written about in the following media:

The Romenesko Web Blog (one of the most popular in the world)
American Family Radio
The Trinity Broadcasting Network
The Hattiesburg American
The Sun Herald
The Clarion Ledger
WDAM Channel 7 (NBC affiliate)
The Gallo Radio Show
The JT and Dave Show
Southern Urban Radio Network

All wanted to talk about "Pillow Talk", more specifically, the letter we received from Thames denouncing it.

Of course, all of these media are slow to catch up, and most are only now concerned because the Hattiesburg American not only ran a story, but an editorial (in support of the Printz).

But, it is nifty to see the echo chamber at work, and it is strange to have the tables turned on us.

Knowing how things can be misinterpreted, I have been reluctant to speak with radio and television outlets. But, I am more than happy to talk to print journalists. I trust print journalism, and I believe in it.

Perhaps strangest of all, is the overwhelming support we are receiving for our actions. If Thames had said nothing, who knows where we would be right now. As it is, he has solidified our resolve, and legitimized our operation.

Hi all,

Next week the Printz will be covering the recent news on the city ordinance that could limit how many nonrelated people live together in Hattiesburg, as well as a following up on the investigation in the death of T.J. Thomas.


On a lighter note, we're also covering Homecoming festivities and those participating. We hope to get a candid interview with the Queen herself and some fun pictures of students decorating flats, etc.

Happy reading,
B

Hi all,

Can you imagine no longer having to walk from one side of campus to another, but instead, catching a trolley to where you need to go?

It could happen as soon as next- well I won't spoil it for you.

Pick up a Printz tomorrow.

Happy reading,
Brittany

Hello all,
long time no blog. much to my disappointment, Girls Gone Wild refused to talk to the Printz while they were here in Hattiesburg. I got to the club where I was told I could "pay the cover like everyone else" if I wanted to talk to the GGW crew. I asked the bouncer if he understood that I was giving their business FREE publicity by doing this story...so, he let me in. I got ahold of a GGW crew member named "Big"....He gave me a bogus phone number to call and talk to their "legal guy" before they could say ANYTHING. I talked to several people in line to get into Sports Rock Thursday (GGW was there), but everyone refused to allow me to publish their name in the paper. After meandering around the club for about an hour or so and attempting to get some quotes from the crew, girls, and club-goers with NO success, I left. so, that's the bad news.
the good news is that there are several exciting things going on this week such as the Forrest County Fair, Fall Art Walk, as well as the usual weekend shenanigans. Eaglepalooza is coming up as is homecoming. i hope there is some crazyness going on at eaglepalooza,...that would really make my life worth living. we're about due for some exciting entertainment NEWS!!! later :)

Elise