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Posted on 05/16/2005 8:39:47 PM PDT by Roots
A group of us are in the works of putting together a Republican newspaper that will be distributed monthly to a few college campuses in Southern California and hopefully by mail too. We plan to give in-depth analyses according to a more conservative perspective normally repressed by our professors. It will be written by Republicans (to which we are not going to mask that fact (*cough*DanRather*cough*), but it won't be an "in your face, liberals suck" paper that is often published by the leftists on campuses ("conservatives suck" in these cases). Prduction will start next Fall quarter and will include: Politics and Government, Campus News, World News, Science and Medicine (and Health), Cultural topics (education, welfare and poverty, civil rights, drugs, environment, jobs, housing, minimum wage, unions, unemployment, social security, religion, abortion, arts - many of these can go under "Government", but you get the point), Sports (Angels vs. Dodgers), Interviews with Republican leaders, etc.
We are currently looking for a catchy name. So far we've got "The Majority Report", or "Think Right", but there's already a leftist radio station called "The Majority Report Radio" (not that it's a big deal, we're a newspaper not a radio show). Also, if you have experience starting one, and would like to give me tips, anything is appreciated. In fact, this post reflects my need for input and advice, thanks!
The Talon
Why bother with a printed version? You should make it internet only. That way, campus leftists won't be able to destroy all your physical copies, and you would have a cost advantage over the "official" campus newspaper.
OK, I really hope you are not a Zotee, because I will now share with you the name of my underground newspaper which I published in HS, and I still think it is a great name for a newspaper: THE LOBBY.
It's a long story, but it's a good name.
You can use my moniker "The Common-Sense Conservative"
How about these:
Right about now....Funk soul Bruva! (wait son't use that one)
Right...Where You Belong!
Right Back at You!
Right Brain Conspiracy
Rockin'Right
Good luck!
the Constitutional Republic
The Right Write!
"Getting it Right"
As for other advice, at least occasionally be sorrowful over the follies of the left instead of scornful.
I took that tactic in the one piece I wrote for the U. Penn conservative alternative paper (I think it was called the Red and Blue, after Penn's colors), when I was in grad school. I was told Bill Kristol though it was the best piece in the opening issue, a compliment I have cherished ever since.
Also, be literate: shame the left with the quality of your prose. Don't talk over the head of your readership, but do assume they are intelligent and moderately well read.
Call it Counter-Point and make it 100% truthful.
Although some WILL be trashed, it probably is worth publishing a paper edition as well....just make sure you put out only a few at a time, refill the bin frequently.
The same logic works for retail stores--yes, some goods are shoplifted or vandalized but enough get into the right hands that it makes it profitable.
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How about "Reality Check" ?
Reality101
I'm so glad you're taking on this project. How 'bout "Press For Freedom"?
Hi, I'm going to College in Northern California, and I would love some information on how to get mailed copies of your paper.:) Please let me know when you have the info. Good Luck.
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