Writing Contest Reminder
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Just a friendly reminder that entries for the Cournalist’s first writing contest are due on March 31. We’ve had some solid submissions, but there is still plenty of opportunity for competition.
Here’s a snippet from the original announcement detailing some of the rules -
On March 31, Graham and I will take the day off and begin sorting through all of the submissions. On April 1, we’ll announce the top three articles. First place will receive $100. Second place will receive $50. Third place will receive $25. Also, as an added bonus to everyone, we’ll buy a set of business cards for any cournalist who submits more than three articles over 400 words this month.
You can also read the original entry here.
Best and good luck!
PVUSD Will Announce Cutbacks, Layoffs Tonight
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The PVUSD’s Board of Trustees will release the district’s budget at the Ann Soldo Elementary School’s Multipurpose Room at 7 p.m. tonight. Dozens of teaching jobs and other cutbacks are expected to be announced. If so, the district’s student-to-teacher ratio could jump as high as 30 to 1.
The meeting is open to the public and will include a public input session. Last week’s budget’s meeting was filled beyond capacity with over 300 people, so the district decided to move to a larger venue this week. I suggest you arrive early if you’re hoping for a seat.
The cutbacks come amid a $42 billion statewide deficit. Here are some articles from local papers regarding the issue:
http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/education/ci_11823450
http://www.register-pajaronian.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&story_id=6798&page=72
Writing Contest!
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The Cournalist has been at it for almost four months now. We thought in honor of all of those who’ve participated – read, written, commented or spread the word – we’d give a little something back.
So for the month of March any written submission to the site will automatically be entered into a $175 contest. It’s not much, but represents are appreciation for everyone who has joined us for this awesome journey. On March 31, Graham and I will take the day off and begin sorting through all of the submissions. On April 1, we’ll announce the top three articles. First place will receive $100. Second place will receive $50. Third place will receive $25. Also, as an added bonus to everyone, we’ll buy a set of business cards for any cournalist who submits more than three articles over 400 words this month.
Graham and I will grade each submission based on its timeliness, accuracy, fairness to both sides and depth. If you want a good idea of the kind of articles we’re looking for we encourage you to take a look around the site. Anything that has to do with life in Santa Cruz fits the bill. Here are a couple of solid examples of what we’re looking for: NextSpace at the Crossroads of Santa Cruz History, Face of Education Cuts: What They Actually Mean for One Local School and Groundation at the Catalyst.
Unfortunately, these are dark times for the news business and business as a whole. People are losing jobs they’ve held for years and traditional newspapers are getting thinner by the day. We hope the Cournalist can continue to provide an alternative and viable resource for Santa Cruz. We’re still learning ourselves and encourage everyone to continue passing on their questions, comments, suggestions and stories. Feel free to email us at cournalist@gmail.com.
Best and good luck!
Daniel & Graham
Editors
Experiments In Print
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Feb 11 – March 14, 2009
Gallery Hours are Wednesday – Sunday, noon – 6 p.m.
Curators Julie Erreca and Anouk Johanna
An exhibition of artists’ work in monoprint/monotype celebrating the unique characteristics of this printing process– energy, gesture, impulse, chance…and poetry!
Jane Gregorius judged the show with awards for outstanding work including, “Absolutely Awesome!” and “How Did They Do This?”
Visit www.MountainArtCenter.org for more information.
Part of the County wide collaboration of Assemblage, Collage & Construction
Through the Museum of Art & History
http://www.accsantacruz.org
Gallery Exhibition at the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, Ben Lomond
Capitola Call to Service Meet-up
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SATURDAY FEBRUARY 28
10am-noon
CAPITOLA COMMUNITY CENTER @JADE STREET PARK
What can we do, in these challenging times, to make Capitola an even better community?
Join us for a conversation about Capitola Call to Service
We are hosting a brainstorming session where we will discuss how we can make it easier for neighbors to help neighbors, citizens to help their community.
We have been inspired to begin community organizing in Capitola, working to create a pilot program. It’s best described as a “craigslist of community service.” A place where community members, using online tools, can find opportunities for micro-service. Please join us, Saturday February 28th at 10am to give your input about this plan & let us know any ideas you may have.
For more information contact: capitolacalltoservice@gmail.com
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