Wichita Eagle

I have toured the Eagle before with other classes, but that's all they were. A quick walk through. A viewing of the different work areas in the news room. A brief sit down in the conference room to hear how the Monday paper is barely put together. A single file line lead us past the print machines and out the back door.

Tom Seales And Kirk Seminoff, really made the trip worth while. They were direct and informative about the status of the newspaper industry. I found their advice on reporting to be educational. It defenitely changed the way I read the sports section. Before,I would read the articles for an update on scores. Now, I try and find the angle the writer was going for and the style each reporter carries.


I felt like Kirk and Tom got along well, and all I could think about was ESPN and how the sports castors feed off each other on air. It seems in the world of sports, with so many topics to cover,it is essential that there be an open atmosphere. I found it humorous looking at the desks of the reporters, and thinking, for once my work desk looks more organized than someone elses.