Columnist Application
The Daily Collegian is looking for anyone with an interest in politics, social concerns, humor or issues affecting Penn State students who would like to write a weekly column for the opinion page.
Columnists are responsible for about 800 words on a weekly basis during the second summer session. The Collegian is looking for those with an interest in writing as well as the ability to address issues in an engaging manner. Applicants should expect to have their topics approved by the opinion editor.
Cartoonist Application
The Daily Collegian is also looking for anyone with an interest in politics, social concerns, humor or issues affecting Penn State students creating a weekly editorial cartoon.
Editorial cartoonists take local, national and world issues and portray them in a fresh and humorous way.
Cartoonists should be ready to bring their own ideas to the paper as well as respond to those of the Collegian Board of Opinion.
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If you are a Penn State student interested in either of these two positions, pick up an application at the Collegian office, located in the James Building, 123 S. Burrowes St.
Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. Wednesday July 9. Schedule permitting, interviews will be conducted on the spot.
If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact Opinion Page Editor Katie Maloney by phone at 814-865-3847 or by e-mail at klm5153@psu.edu.
