NYTimes

For a college student studying Journalism at school in New York City going to the New York Times and sitting in on a page one meeting is absolutely amazing. After we toured the news room and saw where each section is housed we went and sat in on a meeting with pitches for the front page of tomorrows newspaper. I found it so fascinating that we were sitting there listening to them decide what goes on the cover for the entire world to see. We got to find out before anyone!!! I think my favorite part of the meeting, besides listening to the pitches for the stories, was the pictures. Showing pictures from the front lines at war, the awful weather in Europe, and pictures from Washington D.C. After seeing John Kerry heated over his remarks and then it flashed to John McCain in an elevator with a cup of coffee. He looked confused (as usual) and very out of place. Although i had to control myself so i didnt laugh, it summed up him as a person so perfectly. While other politicians are fighting for what they want, getting upset over debates, and he is just standing there drinking coffee like nothing phases him.

I really think going to the times and seeing how things run and operate in "real life" was really interesting. I am so glad that i got to go and see the process first hand!

also i just went to the times website and the space suit storage picture is on the front page!!!! but i already knew that!!!!