Sunridge Middle School was offered a tour of the Pendleton, Oregon facility of the East Oregonian. The students from the extra curricular publication's class said the guides were kind people : photographer, E.J., reporter/amature photographer , Tim, and editor, Daniel says “every day is a new blank slate” how true is that and not only in the newspaper business but in real life.
Many of the 21 students were present, the tour included a look at the advertising, printing, and news room. The students say that the news and advertising rooms are separate. The journalist also were trained to be fair and unbiased. All they do is write what they hear as well as cold hard facts. Although they have an opinion page for bias, they also shared how they get information on a sensitive subject from the witness. E.J. the photographer shared with the students the rule of thirds, perspective, and inspiration for some of his photos, as well as, Tim telling the students that “stories are everywhere and you need to make yourself available. “
At the end of the tour the students were given a newspaper, pen, and reporters journal for keepsakes. They were also shown the printing room which has a printer that prints 7,000 per 15 min. and an insert machine that on a good day prints out 11. All the students said it was an amazing tour.That concludes our report for the SMS East Oregonian tour.
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