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