What follows is a faithful account of the production of Issue 5 (taking place the evening of Feb. 26/early morning of Feb. 27) as witnessed by me, The Pioneer’s Editor-in-Chief.
4:10 p.m.: I’m in! Production Manager Sean McNulty announces to the production staff that Circuit 10 layout begins this weekend.
4:24 p.m.: Sean is the first person in the newsroom to read President Bridges’ email announcing his retirement. The newsroom goes into a frenzy… this is breaking news guys.
4:53 p.m.: A hectic start to Production Night, with one late-coming article (security update) and one late-breaking piece (resignation of President George Bridges). On the plus side, we have snacks! No hangry Jess tonight.
4:54 p.m.: Opinion Editor Kyle attempts to high-jack the Live Blog. Not happening bro.
4:58 p.m.: Shelly tells me (Pam) we both started Live Blogs…I am taking over for the near future.
5:34 p.m.: Editors fillin’ out time sheets, people gettin’ paid.
10:51 p.m.: WE’RE GOING TO FINSIH BEFORE REID CLOSES.