<p>siserune wrote:</p>
<p>“I don’t think the Crimson is necessarily a pre-professional training ground for journalists so much as a hobby for most of the students who participate. For some it’s both”</p>
<p>Did you ever work on the Crimson? Did you ever know anybody who worked on the Crimson?</p>
<p>I would have to strongly disagree with you on all points. The Crimson is DEFINITELY a pre-professional training ground for jounalists. It is not just a “hobby.” It is seriously pressure-filled with HUGE amounts of work. Most of the editors work their tails off, huge amounts of time. A great percentage go on the newspaper or literary careers.</p>
<p>Just to get on the Crimson staff takes major dedication. You can’t just “join the newspaper.” You have to “comp”, ie show you’re competent.</p>