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The DTH editor is ultimately responsible for all editorial
and visual content of the paper. The editor, who serves
for one year, also is a non-voting member of the DTH’s
editorial board and Board of Directors. The position
entails serving as the final word on all editorial decisions.
Lucas Fenske
Editorial Page Editor
Louisburg
Senior
Political Science/
History
The Editorial Board is the institu
tional voice of the paper that is respon
sible for shaping the opinions of the
DTH. The desk also includes the car
toon desk and weekly columnists.
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Kelly Lusk
Sports Editor
Fairfax, Va.
Senior
Journalism
The Sports Desk covers all UNC
varsity sports. It produces special issues
previewing the start of the football,
basketball and spring sports seasons.
Kim Craven
Photo Editor
Greensboro
Junior
Journalism
The Photography Desk is responsible
for all pictures in the newspaper,
helping to ensure that the DTH
presents the news in visually creative
ways.
Aaron Fitt
Sport Saturday
Editor
Asburnham, Mass.
Junior
Journalism
Sport Saturday is a free football guide
that comes out every weekend the Tar
Heels play at home. It includes game
analysis and profile pieces on athletes
from UNC and opposing teams.
Phone Numbers: News, Features, Arts, Sports - 962-0245; Business, Advertising - 962-1163 • E-mail: University Desk udesk@unc.edu; City Desk citydesk@unc.edu; State & National Desk stntdak@unc.edu; Arts & Entertainment artsdesk@unc.edu; Featura Desk featura@unc.edu
Campus Mailing Address: CB #5210 Box 49 Carolina Union • Office Location: Suite 104 Carolina Union • U.S. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3257 Chapel Hill, NC 27515-3257
Kim Minugh
Editor
Mission Viejo, Calif.
Senior
Journalism/History
The 2002-03 DTH Editors
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The managing editor helps oversee the daily operation of
the entire newsroom, including reading the top news sto
ries, proofreading pages and handling personnel matters.
The managing editor is second-in-command in the news
room and also runs all community relations programs.
Daniel Thigpen
University Editor
Wilmington
Junior
Journalism
The University Desk is responsible
for all campus news except sports.
Coverage includes administration, stu
dent organizations, student government
and campus events.
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Addie Sluder
Features Editor
Charlotte
Senior
Journalism
The Features Desk produces human
interest and in-depth stories that aim to
add levity to the newspaper. The desk
focuses on journalistic creativity.
Beth Buchholz
Design Editor
Richmond, Ind.
Senior
Psychology
Responsible for the page design and layout of the DTH, drawing pages using com
puter programs and also by hand. Works to convey the importance and content of
each story through its presentation and placement on the page. The desk works close
ly with all news and visual desks to present information effectively.
Adam Shupe
Online Editor
Edenton
Junior
English
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The Online Desk maintains the
award-winning DTH online edition. It
strives to produce a site that effectively
uses aspects of today’s most explosive
medium.
Alex Kaplun
Managing Editor
Potomac, Md.
Senior
Journalism/Political
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The City Desk covers all events and
local politics in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and
Orange County. The desk interacts with
town leaders and covers issues in Orange
County that impact residents’ fives.
The Arts & Entertainment Desk is
responsible for stories that examine
cultural arenas such as film, music and
theater. The desk also produces the
weekly Diversions section.
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The writing coach’s purpose is to
help improve the writing quality of the
paper. Meeting with writers and editors
on a regular basis, the writing coach
will review clips and track progress.
The 2002-03 Daily Tar Heel's Mission Statement is
to be an independent, comprehensive news source
that vigorously gathers and accurately presents
information that affects the University and its
surrounding community while responsibly training
future journalists.
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The projects editor oversees all long-term work
in the paper, including investigative stories and in-depth
series, by coordinating written and visual content. This
editor also runs all enrichment programs for editors and
staff members.
Jon Dougherty
City Editor
Washington, N.C.
Sophomore
Journalism
Nick Parker
Arts & Entertainment
Editor
Winston-Salem
Sophomore
Journalism/English
Tiffany Pease
Design Editor
Chapel Hill
Senior
Journalism/
Political Science
Sarah Sanders
Writing Coach
Concord
Junior
English/History
Tuesday, August 20, 2002
Lizzie Breyer
Projects Editor
Wilmette, 111.
Senior
Journalism/Public
Policy
Elyse Ashburn
State & National
Editor
Lufkin, Texas
Junior
Joumalism/Economics
The State & National Desk covers the
world outside Orange County, includ
ing state and national news. It also
covers other college campuses and
keeps track of higher education issues.
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Terri Rupar
Copy Desk Editor
Charlotte
Senior
Journalism
The Copy Desk edits all
articles in the paper for grammatical
and style errors. It is responsible for
making sure all stories are clear,
concise and ready for publication.
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Cobi Edelson
Graphics Editor
Raleigh
Senior
Journalism/
Political Science
The Graphics Desk designs informa
tion graphic illustrations that accompa
ny news articles. It also works to draw
readers’ attention through computer
designed visual elements.
Michael Flynn
Ombudsman
New York City
Second-year
master’s student
Journalism
The ombudsman serves as a primary
liaison between readers and editors.
Readers should feel free to take
questions and concerns to the
ombudsman.
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