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[Spirited Away]

Fellow cBers,

James (MarchHare2UrAlice), Ruth (Suddenly She), Basick, and I are going to start a sort of cB newspaper. At the moment, we have only simple plans, such as interviewing members and writing cB related articles, but we hope to expand the project with your help.

This is a way for you to become more involved with cB in a positive way, other members will surely appreciate your contribution, and you'll be getting extra writing practice. (I'm not very good at persuading people... maybe James, Ruth, or Basick can help me out here)... It'll be FUN~~~~~~

The "paper" will be posted in the Writing forum. As you all know, the Writing forum is often overlooked and this is one of the ways we hope to bring more attention to it. I know we have many talented writers in cB and I hope you all will consider joining our team!

This is only for fun and you will not be an official moderator or anything of the like. Please do not confuse this is a cB hiring thread.

If you're interested, please fill out this application and post it in this thread.

Createblog Newspaper Staff Application
All required fields are bolded. If it’s not… we’re probably just curious.
Name:
Age:
Mark Position Interested In:
If more than one, please rank from 1 (most interested) to 3 (least interested).
_Editor: Looks over submitted articles for accuracy, spelling, grammar, and appropriateness.
_Reporter: Finds topics and writes articles. Will occasionally find graphics in order to add visuals to a story. Must give credit for graphics.
_Runner: Finds photos and humorous writings. Will write captions when necessary. Must give credit.
Indicate experience – if any, please specify. Remember, your application does not depend upon experience.

Letter of Intent
Why are you interested in becoming a staff member? What makes you deserve this position? What can you bring to the team? If you are considering more than one position, please write a separate letter for each one and specify.

Editor Applicant’s “Audition” Are you really editor material? Accept or reject these topics:
Find the flaws and correct them.
Be supportive of the writer/author
Contribute ideas instead of just throwing out criticism
Help the author develop content that will appeal to the audience
Oversee the layout of each "paper"
Prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work

Reporter Applicant’s “Audition” Are you really reporter material? Write a short (quarter page to half page OR 6-8 sentences) story on a topic of your choice. If necessary, find a graphic to go along with the story. Include a title. Give credit for optional graphic.

Runner Applicant’s “Audition” Are you really runner material? Find at least two intriguing/inspiring photos (NOT from funnysomething.com) and at least two humorous quotes/jokes. They need not match. Write a caption if necessary. Give credit.

Example of humorous bit:
Mortified doesn’t describe how Jane’s parents felt after meeting her boyfriend. He sported vile tattoos, swore, and just had a hostile air about him.
After he left, the mother said, “Dear, he doesn’t seem like a very nice person.”
“Mom,” Jane said, “if he wasn’t very nice, why would he be doing 500 hours of community service?” American Legion Magazine

You can make anything your write on the application cB related for now.

[ichigofan]

YAY im excited thanx guys

[sadolakced acid]

Createblog Newspaper Staff Application

Name: Justin, Mr. Acid, Derrington
Age: 16
Mark Position Interested In:
If more than one, please rank from 1 (most interested) to 3 (least interested).
_Editor: Looks over submitted articles for accuracy, spelling, grammar, and appropriateness.
_Reporter: Finds topics and writes articles. Will occasionally find graphics in order to add visuals to a story. Must give credit for graphics.
_Runner: Finds photos and humorous writings. Will write captions when necessary. Must give credit.
Indicate experience – if any, please specify. Remember, your application does not depend upon experience.
one of two editors of middle school newspaper.


Letter of Intent
Why are you interested in becoming a staff member? What makes you deserve this position? What can you bring to the team? If you are considering more than one position, please write a separate letter for each one and specify.


Reporter Applicant’s “Audition” Are you really reporter material? Write a short (quarter page to half page OR 6-8 sentences) story on a topic of your choice. If necessary, find a graphic to go along with the story. Include a title. Give credit for optional graphic.

The Forgotten Forum

The place to be in cB is the lounge. It's where things like the cB revolution happen. It's the slush pile of posts where fun can be had. Other forums have thier fans. There are those that love the entertainment forum, those that love the relationships forum, etc.

however, the lost forum is the interest forum. It is the forgotten forum. it's subforums, like technology, and debate, hold a plethora of intersting topics. Yet this forum gets the least attention. It's total thread and posts rival that of the lounge- and yet, no one pays attention to interests.

so, cBers, remember the forgotten form. it is Interests. It is there. Visit it.



[[yea, i figured i should apply, seeing as the cB newspaper has taken over my humble thread about changing the name of 'new and announcments' to just 'announcments'. yes i'm a bit late. oh well... ]]

[Spirited Away]

[[yea, i figured i should apply, seeing as the cB newspaper has taken over my humble thread about changing the name of 'new and announcments' to just 'announcments'.    yes i'm a bit late.  oh well... ]]

LOL... sorry about that. One thing just lead to another... I'm glad you applied!

[*CrackedRearView*]

Just joined the group.

Hit me up whenever it's appropriate.

-Justin-

[zbrittanyz]

Wow... I am way far behind. Could someone catch me up on the news? I just got my computer back and I haven't been up to date. I just joined the Yahoo group and I'm not sure what else to do. Sorry about this!

[Spirited Away]

Wow... I am way far behind. Could someone catch me up on the news? I just got my computer back and I haven't been up to date. I just joined the Yahoo group and I'm not sure what else to do. Sorry about this!

Just log into your yahoo groups account, which has been approved already, and read over our Mission and Guidelines. Then, proceed to read the 79 messages to catch up. LOL.

Follow directions carefully, especially the roll call.

Erm... well. Just post in there and we'll help you, but you're right, you're a way late. Lets hustle!

[sadolakced acid]

ehh.

i'm excited!

[racoons > you]

me too!

first edition coming soon, everyone!

[heyyfrankie]

Name: Kiera
Age: 20

whoa, kiera!! i never knew you were 20! i always thought you were a teen! haha!

[*mzkandi*]

whoa, kiera!! i never knew you were 20! i always thought you were a teen! haha!

hehe...yeah I'm pretty old....

first edition coming soon, everyone!

*gets excited*

[sweetxsimplicity]

Wow, this sounds like homework.
haha

[Spirited Away]

ok just want to make sure. i can apply for a position right?

Yes, at any time. We always appreciate more reporters and runners.

[racoons > you]

from now on i think we should say that if you wan tto apply, PM it to myself or fae, as this thread is close to dead, so it may not get noticed

[Spirited Away]

Fine, fine. Yes we're accepting applicants still, please email the application to either myself or James though. Thank you.

[*iNyCxShoRT*]

Createblog Newspaper Staff Application
All required fields are bolded. If it’s not… we’re probably just curious.
Name: Jane
Age: 13 (this july)
Mark Position Interested In: Reporter
If more than one, please rank from 1 (most interested) to 3 (least interested).
_Editor: Looks over submitted articles for accuracy, spelling, grammar, and appropriateness.
_Reporter: Finds topics and writes articles. Will occasionally find graphics in order to add visuals to a story. Must give credit for graphics.
_Runner: Finds photos and humorous writings. Will write captions when necessary. Must give credit.
Indicate experience – In Ela, I am the best story weavers and peot. Along with one of the best ELA test scores in my whole school.

Letter of Intent
Why are you interested in becoming a staff member? What makes you deserve this position? What can you bring to the team? If you are considering more than one position, please write a separate letter for each one and specify.
I am interested in becoming a staff member because I love writing stories. Sometimes my mind can wonder off and able myself to write stories, whether it's horror or just pure fantasy. I also have PSP which can expand my stories and make creative sensory details that go along with my story/poem as well. Perhaps if I become apart of the team, we will each learn something from each other. This kind of thing is great for me in the future when I proceed to high school.

Editor Applicant’s “Audition” Are you really editor material? Accept or reject these topics:
Find the flaws and correct them.
Be supportive of the writer/author
Contribute ideas instead of just throwing out criticism
Help the author develop content that will appeal to the audience
Oversee the layout of each "paper"
Prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work

Reporter Applicant’s “Audition” Are you really reporter material? Write a short (quarter page to half page OR 6-8 sentences) story on a topic of your choice. If necessary, find a graphic to go along with the story. Include a title. Give credit for optional graphic.I was always someone who had a wild imagination. Whether it's create peoms, stories, and even skits at times. In my ELA class, we are working on a children's book. And my topic is on a little short story which is really a peom about a mouse and a glass apple. And I love weaving stories and poem depending on the things I see or how I feel. I get my inspiration from most books I read such as Cirque Du Freak, The Stranger, Harry Potter, and The Series of Unfortunate events. This is why I think I should be one of the reporters for the createblog team. Thank you for your time in reading my applicant.

Runner Applicant’s “Audition” Are you really runner material? Find at least two intriguing/inspiring photos (NOT from funnysomething.com) and at least two humorous quotes/jokes. They need not match. Write a caption if necessary. Give credit.

Example of humorous bit:
Mortified doesn’t describe how Jane’s parents felt after meeting her boyfriend. He sported vile tattoos, swore, and just had a hostile air about him.
After he left, the mother said, “Dear, he doesn’t seem like a very nice person.”
“Mom,” Jane said, “if he wasn’t very nice, why would he be doing 500 hours of community service?” American Legion Magazine

[Spirited Away]

Yes, well I brought this back to prove a point to Basick.

Steven, read the 22nd and 24th posts on page two of this thread... what does it say? Yahoo groups?

Exactly.

If you're still interested. Talk to me.

[sammi rules you]

oh what the hell. i'm bored. i thought i wouldn't have time for this, but i don't have anything to do otherwise so nevermind that..


Name: Sammi
Age: 15
Mark Position Interested In:
If more than one, please rank from 1 (most interested) to 3 (least interested).
_Editor: Looks over submitted articles for accuracy, spelling, grammar, and appropriateness.
_Reporter: Finds topics and writes articles. Will occasionally find graphics in order to add visuals to a story. Must give credit for graphics.
_Runner: Finds photos and humorous writings. Will write captions when necessary. Must give credit.

Indicate experience – if any, please specify. Remember, your application does not depend upon experience.
i worked on my school's newspaper at the times we had one..(it keeps stopping and starting up again, it's a strange thing) and uh..yea. that's..about it. and i took a journalism class at school.

Letter of Intent
Why are you interested in becoming a staff member? What makes you deserve this position? What can you bring to the team? If you are considering more than one position, please write a separate letter for each one and specify.

i am interested in becoming a staff member because i've always been interested in journalism and reporting. createblog is something i'm very passionate about and reporting on happenings here at cb would probably be a great thing for me to help out with. i've been with cb for a long time and i think i can bring some long-term cb experience to the team. i may only be 15, but i think i'm pretty well-rounded for my age. i have a lot of differing interests and i could bring in things that many members may not have heard of and may end up being interested in themselves. i can appeal to both younger and older members, since i know what it's like to be younger than most of those around you and i understand the older person's way of mind.

Reporter Applicant’s “Audition” Are you really reporter material? Write a short (quarter page to half page OR 6-8 sentences) story on a topic of your choice. If necessary, find a graphic to go along with the story. Include a title. Give credit for optional graphic.

Focusing on Looks and Appearances: Is it Damaging to Teens?

It seems that more and more, teens are focusing on what they and others look like. They focus more on how a majority of people dress, do their hair, speak, etc. to find their way. There is much more of a need to "fit in" with a group of people around you.
However, does this damage a teen's self-esteem? Looking to others for how to live your life is not always the best. You may feel a need to fit in, but having individuality and being yourself is what draws people to your personality and to being friends with you, not what brand of clothes you wear.
Looking like a perfectly manufactured Barbie doll seems to be a trend these days. More and more teens are actually getting plastic surgery to fulfill their dreams of being just like everyone else and having all the physical attributes that their significant others would want. Looking at life as being manufactured isn't the way to happiness. People seem to be much better off with just being happy with how they are.

[racoons > you]

Thank you to everyone for their enthusiasm!!!

the first issue is now published, in writing.


READ ALL ABOUT IT!

[sadolakced acid]

IF YOU WERE ACCEPTED, but haven't done anything (or stopped doing things), but would like to

PM me.

i've decided to track down inactive staff.

also, please apply if you even feel an inkling of an urge to apply.

If you want to submit an article for publication, but do not wish to be on the staff, PM me.

[Hell-Rell]

Createblog Newspaper Staff Application
Name:Chris warren
Age:16
Mark Position Interested In:
If more than one, please rank from 1 (most interested) to 3 (least interested).
3_Editor: Looks over submitted articles for accuracy, spelling, grammar, and appropriateness.
1Reporter: Finds topics and writes articles. Will occasionally find graphics in order to add visuals to a story. Must give credit for graphics.
1_Runner: Finds photos and humorous writings. Will write captions when necessary. Must give credit.

Indicate experience – None.

Letter of Intent
I want to become a staff member because I think it will give me a new experience. I want to become a staff member because I think that I am more mature to go to the next level. I want to become a staff member because I love create blog alot. I deserve this position because I am reliable. You can depend on me for anything. I am intelligent and know about varies experiences. I will bring to the team is pure team work and progess I can bring news that is interesting and will draw a larger view. I am a really good writer, and I have been writing since the sixth grade. This is something that I would give my all to. Because writing is something that I honor very much. Thank you.



Reporter Applicant’s “Audition”
Ludacris & Kanye West Must Stand Trial For Song-Jacking NJ Group

Word is Universal Music, Ludacris and Kanye West will have to stand trial for allegedly jacking music from an upstart New Jersey group, I.O.F., for Luda's 2003 hit, "Stand Up." While Luda and Ye have dismissed the claims, a New York Federal Judge recently denied the tandem a motion for Summary Judgment, which means their last attempt to have the case dismissed was denied. Universal, Luda and West are being sued for $10,000,000 in damages. I.O.F.(It's Only Family)'s label, BMS Entertainment filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Luda and West in May 2004. The suit charges Cris and Ye with biting I.O.F.'s song, "Straight Like That" on "Stand Up." Luda performed the song while West produced it.

The Game(right), Kanye(middle), Ludacris(left)

[*Azarel*]

Ludacris & Kanye West Must Stand Trial For Song-Jacking NJ Group
Word is Universal Music, Ludacris and Kanye West will have to stand trial for allegedly jacking music from an upstart New Jersey group, I.O.F., for Luda's 2003 hit, "Stand Up." While Luda and Ye have dismissed the claims, a New York Federal Judge recently denied the tandem a motion for Summary Judgment, which means their last attempt to have the case dismissed was denied. Universal, Luda and West are being sued for $10,000,000 in damages. I.O.F.(It's Only Family)'s label, BMS Entertainment filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Luda and West in May 2004. The suit charges Cris and Ye with biting I.O.F.'s song, "Straight Like That" on "Stand Up." Luda performed the song while West produced it.

The Game(right), Kanye(middle), Ludacris(left)

http://www.sohh.com/thewire/read.php?contentID=7317

cB and cBn does not look highly upon plagiarizers. Rejected. kthx, don't reapply.

[*incoherent*]

Createblog Newspaper Staff Application
All required fields are bolded. If it’s not… we’re probably just curious.
Name: Spencer
Age: 16
Mark Position Interested In:
If more than one, please rank from 1 (most interested) to 3 (least interested).
XEditor: Looks over submitted articles for accuracy, spelling, grammar, and appropriateness.
_Reporter: Finds topics and writes articles. Will occasionally find graphics in order to add visuals to a story. Must give credit for graphics.
_Runner: Finds photos and humorous writings. Will write captions when necessary. Must give credit.
Indicate experience – I took a journalism class my sophomore year of highschool. I'm now a junior. My stories, I guess, happened to be interesting because they were printed in the newspaper, topping out the newspaper staff. (I'm not trying to brag, I'm listing expierences) I also had to peer edit stories that were selected for the newspaper.

Editor Applicant’s “Audition” Are you really editor material? Accept or reject these topics:
Find the flaws and correct them. Accept
Be supportive of the writer/author Accept
Contribute ideas instead of just throwing out criticism Accept
Help the author develop content that will appeal to the audience Accept
Oversee the layout of each "paper" Accept
Prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work Accept

[*Azarel*]

Createblog Newspaper Staff Application
All required fields are bolded. If it’s not… we’re probably just curious.
Name: Spencer
Age: 16
Mark Position Interested In:
If more than one, please rank from 1 (most interested) to 3 (least interested).
XEditor: Looks over submitted articles for accuracy, spelling, grammar, and appropriateness.
_Reporter: Finds topics and writes articles. Will occasionally find graphics in order to add visuals to a story. Must give credit for graphics.
_Runner: Finds photos and humorous writings. Will write captions when necessary. Must give credit.
Indicate experience – I took a journalism class my sophomore year of highschool. I'm now a junior. My stories, I guess, happened to be interesting because they were printed in the newspaper, topping out the newspaper staff. (I'm not trying to brag, I'm listing expierences) I also had to peer edit stories that were selected for the newspaper.

We currently are not looking for any more editors; apologies. Not that you completed the application anyway, but for further notice, yeah. We're not searching for more editors, but applicants are always welcome - we may look at such applications at a later date.

Also, we are currently semi-revamping positions. ;x

[*incoherent*]

how did i not complete the application?

and its fine theyre not hiring. i just thought id try

This post has been edited by anovation: Jul 23 2005, 01:08 AM

[*Azarel*]

how did i not complete the application?
and its fine theyre not hiring. i just thought id try

Er. You edited your post after I'd written that.