[Vision2020] How About It, Gang?

[Ted Moffett]

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What I find astonishing is that no one from the U of I English Dept.,
featuring some of the most skilled writers in our area, is on this contact
list regarding the open Daily News columnist offer.  Many in that department
can write circles around most everyone on that list, no offence meant.
After all, good writing, as an end in itself, is what they do!  And many of
them are not exactly of the religious or political orientation of Iverson,
to put it politely.  They could pen Daily News columns that would stun!
What about Robert Wrigley, Kim Barnes, Mary Clearman Blew, Ronald McFarland,
Joy Passanante, all well published and beautiful writers?

Just a few days ago I was discussing with someone how few academics from the
U of I or WSU contribute to Vision2020, or in the local press.

Warren Hayman is the only member of the U of I English Dept., that I recall,
who contributes to Vision2020.

Ted Moffett


On 3/16/08, Sue Hovey <suehovey at moscow.com> wrote:
>
>  I was asked to apply a number of years ago and thought about it, but I
> spend all my working hours reading and editing teacher graduate papers now
> and really don't have the time.  But I would love to see some hard hitting
> writer take on Iverson, et al.
>
> Sue
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* deb <debismith at moscow.com>
> *To:* Bill London <london at moscow.com> ; Tom Hansen <idahotom at hotmail.com>;
> lpall at moscow.com ; BJ Swanson <bjswan at moscow.com> ; Bruce and Jean
> Livingston <jeanlivingston at turbonet.com> ; Carl Westberg<carlwestberg846 at hotmail.com>; Craine
> Kit <kcraine at verizon.net> ; Don and Rose Huskey<donaldrose at cpcinternet.com>; Ellen
> Roskovich <gussie443 at hotmail.com> ; Joan Opyr <opyrorama at gmail.com> ; Joe
> Campbell <joekc at adelphia.net> ; Keely Emerinemix <kjajmix1 at msn.com> ; Lois
> Blackburn <lblackburn at turbonet.com> ; Nick Gier <nickgier at adelphia.net> ; Sally
> Perrine <sperrine at potlatch.com> ; Saundra Lund <sslund_2007 at verizon.net> ;
> Sue Hovey <suehovey at moscow.com>
> *Sent:* Sunday, March 16, 2008 5:08 PM
> *Subject:* Re: How About It, Gang?
>
>
> Right. Ihave sneaking hunch that those of us who a bit more left than Nate
> wants will get short shrift. I would "apply" but hink it's likely pointless.
> Besides, I'm not  a great witer, just a pissed off inhabitant of Latah
> county.....
>
> Debi R-S
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Bill London <london at moscow.com>
> *To:* Tom Hansen <idahotom at hotmail.com> ; lpall at moscow.com ; BJ Swanson<bjswan at moscow.com>; Bruce
> and Jean Livingston <jeanlivingston at turbonet.com> ; Carl Westberg<carlwestberg846 at hotmail.com>; Craine
> Kit <kcraine at verizon.net> ; Debi Robinson-Smith <debismith at moscow.com> ; Don
> and Rose Huskey <donaldrose at cpcinternet.com> ; Ellen Roskovich<gussie443 at hotmail.com>; Joan
> Opyr <opyrorama at gmail.com> ; Joe Campbell <joekc at adelphia.net> ; Keely
> Emerinemix <kjajmix1 at msn.com> ; Lois Blackburn <lblackburn at turbonet.com> ;
> Nick Gier <nickgier at adelphia.net> ; Sally Perrine <sperrine at potlatch.com>; Saundra
> Lund <sslund_2007 at verizon.net> ; Sue Hovey <suehovey at moscow.com>
> *Sent:* Sunday, March 16, 2008 11:06 AM
> *Subject:* Re: How About It, Gang?
>
>
> I agree.........
> please consider applying as a columnist.
> don't complain that Iverson gets all the ink.  do something about it.
> grab the podium for yourself
> BL
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Tom Hansen <idahotom at hotmail.com>
> *To:* lpall at moscow.com ; Bill London <london at moscow.com> ; BJ Swanson<bjswan at moscow.com>; Bruce
> and Jean Livingston <jeanlivingston at turbonet.com> ; Carl Westberg<carlwestberg846 at hotmail.com>; Craine
> Kit <kcraine at verizon.net> ; Debi Robinson-Smith <debismith at moscow.com> ; Don
> and Rose Huskey <donaldrose at cpcinternet.com> ; Ellen Roskovich<gussie443 at hotmail.com>; Joan
> Opyr <opyrorama at gmail.com> ; Joe Campbell <joekc at adelphia.net> ; Keely
> Emerinemix <kjajmix1 at msn.com> ; Lois Blackburn <lblackburn at turbonet.com> ;
> Nick Gier <nickgier at adelphia.net> ; Sally Perrine <sperrine at potlatch.com>; Saundra
> Lund <sslund_2007 at verizon.net> ; Sue Hovey <suehovey at moscow.com>
> *Sent:* Saturday, March 15, 2008 8:14 AM
> *Subject:* How About It, Gang?
>
>
> We need another media voice, guys.
>
> How about firing up "Love Letters to Moscow", Linda?
>
> How about tidbits from the Palouse Pundit, Nick?
>
> How about some anti-establishment from Auntie Establishment, Joan?
>
> I know you guys have voices.  Courtney, Farris, and Wilson are complaining
> about them all the time.  How about putting those voices to pen and ink, and
> giving us something to smile about on Tuesdays?
>
> From today's (March 15, 2008) Moscow-Pullman Daily News -
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Who else has something to say?
>
> There's plenty for potential columnists to work with
>
> The editorial page of a daily newspaper can be a lively place, and ours is
> no different.
> With all the issues on the plate of public discourse, there never seems to
> be a shortage of things to talk about. When you branch beyond the boundary
> of the Palouse, the two legislatures can provide ample fodder for
> commentary, a presidential election cycle always makes for opinions galore,
> and the current administration - it could be said - has generated a thought
> or two from those who might not see eye to eye with their policies.
>
> And there's always Larry Craig if it's a really slow day for opinions.
> There aren't too many slow days.
>
> That makes this a perfect time for someone who wants to join the Daily
> News' roster of regular columnists.
> There are occasional changes in the editorial lineup, and this is such a
> time. Judith Brown has concluded her tour as a columnist with a plan to run
> for public office. We're shifting our "Reality-Based Lefty," Chuck Pezeshki
> from his spot every other Tuesday into every other weekend edition.
>
> That opens up a Tuesday spot for another columnist on the opinion page.
>
> Our current crew of columnists cover an array of topics and generate
> plenty of community feedback through letters to the editor and comments
> section of DNews.com.
>
> For those who want to become regular contributors on the Op/Ed page,
> here's how you go about applying. Prepare two or three sample columns of 700
> words or less.
>
> We prefer those who can offer commentary on local issues, but everything
> is up for grabs.
> Once you've put together a couple of 700-word columns, submit those
> samples and a cover letter of introduction to my attention at the either the
> Moscow or Pullman office of the Daily News. Or you can submit your material
> via e-mail to the address listed at the end of this column.
>
> And no newspaper query would be complete without a deadline because, well,
> everything with newspapers has a deadline. Your material must be turned in
> by 5 p.m. Friday, April 4.
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Thoughts?
>
> Tom
>
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