You might have noticed something a little different on today's front page. It's that blank box right under the fold on the left side.

Don't worry, we didn't forget a photograph or a story or a graphic.

The box is space for a mailing label so copies of the Collegian can be sent out to thousands of incoming freshmen. A copy of Fresh Start, the Collegian's annual magazine for Penn State newbies, will be tucked inside the newspaper and sent, too.

Fresh Start is the Collegian's formal welcome to freshmen. It includes a campus map, a list of tips on where to study, a packing list, a calendar of events and a list of places to shop.

Within weeks, thousands of freshmen will arrive at Penn State ready for a Fresh Start. And now the Collegian's Editor in Chief blog is starting up again.

The blog will give you a look inside the Collegian's James Building basement office. I'm here to tell you about your student newspaper and media news.

Check out the blog frequently for new posts, but don't stop there. Browse our Web site to read breaking news updates and pick up our other magazines like Fall 101 and Stadium Editions. And, of course, don't forget about our daily publication.

We'll be here to document life in Happy Valley for you. We're here to report what's newsworthy and to give you a forum to discus it.

And I'll be here to tell you how it all happens, starting now.

--Rossilynne

There are computer keys click clacking, sports staffers arguing about the latest Phillies game and about 70 people crammed into a warm basement office.

At the Collegian, it's business as usual in the newsroom.

Staff members are back from summer internships, summer breaks or back again from working at the Collegian during the summer. It's so good to be back.

If you're returning as a regular Collegian reader, welcome back. And to our new readers: We're pleased to meet you.

We've got about 150 student staff members who are dedicated to bringing you reliable news coverage. We publish daily Monday through Friday and 24/7 on our Web site, www.psucollegian.com.

I'll be here to blog about what happens inside the newsroom, what's new in media news and what it's like for reporters to track down big stories.

But if you want to see it for yourself and become a part of your student newspaper, join us for tryouts. Come to the Collegian office, 123 S. Burrowes St., ready with a blue book and a pen.

Collegian reporting tryouts will be held from:

2 to 3:15 p.m. or 6 to 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1

2 to 3:15 p.m. or 6 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2

2 to 3:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3

Look for an ad in the newspaper with more details. We hope to see you there.

--Rossilynne

There's always something to look forward to in Sunday editions of newspapers. Most house a prominent feature on the front page, figuring that readers are looking for a meaty story on a day when they're not working and have some time to spare.

We don't publish on Sundays at the Collegian. But this year, we're using our Friday newspaper to feature a centerpiece. Each Friday, you can expect a longer-form story, packaged prominently with a little extra design flair.

This week, football reporter Nate Mink went to Plum Senior High School to see what former Penn State quarterback Anthony Morelli is doing while waiting for his next pro opportunity. If you haven't read the story yet, check it out here.

Our goal is to give students the weekend to digest the longer pieces and to showcase a long-form piece of journalism in the newsstands for weekend visitors. Take the time to read them between studying or tailgating this fall. And tell us what you think in a letter to the editor or a comment on this post.

Happy reading.

--Rossilynne