Pages Critique

On the cover of our first issue (Vol 91, Issue 2), we’ve got the title for the main story above the main picture. In Chapter 2 of the Harrower, under “story design”, it is stated that headlines should appear below the dominant picture to form a “sleek, dynamic design.” “The headline should always touch the start of the story.” On page two of that same issue, we’ve got it right. The dominant picture is above both the headline and the text. However, on page 12 (in my article to be exact), there is a standout quote of my own opinion. Quotes like these shouldn’t be from the writer, but from interviewed sources. On the second sports page of this issue (page 14), we’ve got a picture of the water polo alumni underneath both the headline and the text. This is different than the page 1 problem because this is a horizontal photo. However, a similar ruling applies. The Harrower (chapter 2, page 10) illustrates that horizontal pictures should not appear below the text. Below the headline is fine. On a smaller note, on the photo page (pg. 16) the last photo is credited to a “Mike Almason” Who’s Mike Almason? Is he on the Hatchet? Make the distinction, should have noted what company he represents.

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