The University Register
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The University Register (UR) is the official campus newspaper
of the University of Minnesota Morris, and is published weekly during the academic year. It primarily serves the University of Minnesota Morris campus and the greater Morris
community. The paper is entirely student-run, operating out of the basement of the school's Multi-Ethnic Resource Center, and distributes over 1,500 copies to the campus every Thursday afternoon. A typical issue of The UR is between fourteen and eighteen pages long, and consists of seven sections: News
, Tech
, Editorial
, Sports, Arts & Entertainment, Variety, and a bi-weekly Feature.
format soon thereafter. By 1975, however, the Vanguard changed its name to The Campus Community Writer, and then again changed its name to The Morris Weekly in 1977. As The Morris Weekly, the newspaper became more recognizable as the publication it is today, with five distinct sections, consistent news coverage, and the adaptation of AP style
. In 1987, the newspaper made its longest lasting name change as The University Register, and has been printed under that title ever since.
The UR debuted its first color photograph in the fall of 2003, and continued to periodically feature a color front page, depending on the extent of incoming ad revenue for that particular issue. In 2006, The University Register began printing its first page in color for every single issue.
In the fall of 2003 The University Register moved its prepress production
to an entirely digital process, by sending PDF documents electronically to its printing company. Previously, the page proofs were printed on oversized paper and driven to the printer, where the proofs were converted into plates for printing.
In the fall of 2007, The University Register switched from the compact format to broadsheet.
The Editorial Board consists of the Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor, Advertising Manager, Photo Editor, Online Editor, Circulation Manager, Head Copy editor, and the five section editors: the News Editor, Arts & Entertainment Editor, Variety Editor, Sports Editor, and Feature Editor.
After the 2004–2005 academic year, the Business Manager position was eliminated, and was absorbed into the Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor and Advertising Manager positions.
in 2005 (UR, MTV) and the death of a student in a homecoming accident in 2005 (UR, ESPN).
In 2006, the Minnesota Newspaper Association awarded writer Eagan Heath second place in general reporting for his article on a controversial forum on racism and free speech that occurred on campus.
Newspaper
A newspaper is a scheduled publication containing news of current events, informative articles, diverse features and advertising. It usually is printed on relatively inexpensive, low-grade paper such as newsprint. By 2007, there were 6580 daily newspapers in the world selling 395 million copies a...
of the University of Minnesota Morris, and is published weekly during the academic year. It primarily serves the University of Minnesota Morris campus and the greater Morris
Morris, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,068 people, 1,929 households, and 985 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,183.2 people per square mile . There were 2,067 housing units at an average density of 482.6 per square mile...
community. The paper is entirely student-run, operating out of the basement of the school's Multi-Ethnic Resource Center, and distributes over 1,500 copies to the campus every Thursday afternoon. A typical issue of The UR is between fourteen and eighteen pages long, and consists of seven sections: News
News
News is the communication of selected information on current events which is presented by print, broadcast, Internet, or word of mouth to a third party or mass audience.- Etymology :...
, Tech
Tech
Tech may refer to:*an abbreviation for technology, and terms that are derived from it**technical support, services providing assistance with technology products**techno, a form of electronic dance music...
, Editorial
Opinion
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, Sports, Arts & Entertainment, Variety, and a bi-weekly Feature.
History
The first edition of The University Register ran in 1960. While only a few surviving issues from the first six years of publication remain, it is clear that the title The Vanguard was adopted immediately following the publication of the first issue. Printed on 8.5"x11" glossy stock and printed in a newsletter format, The Vanguard adopted a newspaper format by the 1970s, and finally switched to the compactCompact (newspaper)
A compact newspaper is a broadsheet-quality newspaper printed in a tabloid format, especially one in the United Kingdom. The term is used also for this size came into use in its current use when The Independent began producing a smaller format edition for London's commuters, designed to be easier...
format soon thereafter. By 1975, however, the Vanguard changed its name to The Campus Community Writer, and then again changed its name to The Morris Weekly in 1977. As The Morris Weekly, the newspaper became more recognizable as the publication it is today, with five distinct sections, consistent news coverage, and the adaptation of AP style
AP Stylebook
The Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing on Media Law, usually called the AP Stylebook, is a style and usage guide used by newspapers and in the news industry in the United States...
. In 1987, the newspaper made its longest lasting name change as The University Register, and has been printed under that title ever since.
The UR debuted its first color photograph in the fall of 2003, and continued to periodically feature a color front page, depending on the extent of incoming ad revenue for that particular issue. In 2006, The University Register began printing its first page in color for every single issue.
In the fall of 2003 The University Register moved its prepress production
Prepress
Prepress is the term used in the printing and publishing industries for the processes and procedures that occur between the creation of a print layout and the final printing...
to an entirely digital process, by sending PDF documents electronically to its printing company. Previously, the page proofs were printed on oversized paper and driven to the printer, where the proofs were converted into plates for printing.
In the fall of 2007, The University Register switched from the compact format to broadsheet.
Organization
The University Register is an entirely student run organization, and is administrated by an editorial board. The board is constituted of twelve students who are elected each year by regular contributors to the paper, with each board member serving a one year term. Typically, it is the Editor-in-Chief who makes most of the day to day policy decisions for the paper, with big issues going before the board for approval; however, leadership styles of past EICs have varied widely from year to year. Some EICs have only served as figureheads to the organization, with most policy decisions being made by the Editorial Board. However, other EICs have been known to use the board just as an advisory group. In any case, while it is the collective power of the Editorial Board which determines the direction of the organization, it is the executive power of the Editor-in-Chief who carries the paper in that direction.The Editorial Board consists of the Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor, Advertising Manager, Photo Editor, Online Editor, Circulation Manager, Head Copy editor, and the five section editors: the News Editor, Arts & Entertainment Editor, Variety Editor, Sports Editor, and Feature Editor.
After the 2004–2005 academic year, the Business Manager position was eliminated, and was absorbed into the Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor and Advertising Manager positions.
Notoriety
The University Register has covered many local events that made national news, including the election of a male homecoming queen in 2001 (UR, MFC), the production of a children's show that contained themes of gay toleranceSocietal attitudes towards homosexuality
Societal attitudes toward homosexuality vary greatly in different cultures and different historical periods, as do attitudes toward sexual desire, activity and relationships in general. All cultures have their own values regarding appropriate and inappropriate sexuality; some sanction same-sex love...
in 2005 (UR, MTV) and the death of a student in a homecoming accident in 2005 (UR, ESPN).
In 2006, the Minnesota Newspaper Association awarded writer Eagan Heath second place in general reporting for his article on a controversial forum on racism and free speech that occurred on campus.
External links
- The University Register - official website of the campus newspaper
- KUMM: The U-90 Alternative - official website of the campus radio station
- University of Minnesota Morris - official website of the campus