Nov 23, 2008

Attendance:
- Patrick
- Gideon
- Nathan
- Ned
- Janice
- Sarah Boice
- Emily Blecker
- Laura
- Greg Rollman
- Nantina
- Maya
- Bill Shotzbarger
- Anne-Garland
- John Gee

Minutes:

6:03 – Introductions
6:07 – Updates
New issue coming out Monday after Thanksgiving
(look for e-mail about distribution)
No themes from now on, cover article decided upon commonalities in articles
Pitches again for next issue, old system (250 words)
Next issue after break – timeline being worked on, next issue likely in February, pitches due before classes resume again
6:09 – Elections
Three positions –
Chief of staff – Ned running
Features editor – Anne-Garland running
Treasurer – Patrick running
6:14 – Senior Writer role
Problems with role, splitting up into Features editor (Anne-Garland)
Current Senior Writers chiming in
Gideon: Senior writers meeting with editors, talking, giving writers a voice
Patrick: largely agrees
Anne-Garland, Nantina (Senior Editor) as well; Nantina wondering the value of two Senior Writers, picking Senior Writers among a pool (elected position?)
Discussion:
Senior Editor position didn’t work, but do we want role?
Unanimous: at least one Senior Writer
Senior Writer role given to Gideon
Patrick and Gideon fine with decision
6:28 – Senior Editor discussion
Should we have this position again as a representative of the editors?
Patrick: too many positions?
Anne-Garland: hierarchy of the board?
(Editorial Board: makes decisions on what’s published, Executive Board carrying out business of Soapbox)
Nantina currently on the board
6:36 – Vote on Senior Editor role
Majority: in favor of role
6:37 – Questions/comments?
Who does the art?