The Daily Cal is looking for new Columnists. If they're anything like last time, you'll need to write two 700 word sample columns along with some miscellaneous biographical stuff.

Getting to be a Columnist is probably even more difficult then you might think, potential writers. Lets assume you want to be a mostly-political writer like I've been. There's 5 spots. One is already taken for Sex on Tuesday. Another will go to the 'Slice-of-life' columnist, like Josie is now and Suzanne Blais was in the years past. Another spot will go to whichever slumming Daily Cal editor calls in a favor, possibly even two spots. So you're talking one or two spots a most, for which a whole bunch of people apply. There's also a couple of red flags that will probably get you axed right off. Working for Student Action is one.

I'd love to reapply, but I need 4 Econ A's next semester and will be heavily occupied by Frat and Squelch stuff. Don't think it's gonna work.

But this doesn't mean I can't have a hand in next semester's columnists! If you're interested, I'd be more then happy to help you put together some sample columns and an application. E-mail or IM me if you want advice.Email This Post!