Witherspoon Reaction

I was so impressed and shocked at the same time. First off, I feel horrible for not really knowing anything about VYPE, but since class last week, I have since found and read VYPE (found it at Dillions) and also read it online the archives. I've been impressed by what I have read so far.

For only being local, this magazine sure has a lot to offer in photos, print, and details alone. Editor-in-chief, Tom Witherspoon, has been with the magazine since it's first issue came out back in 2007. Tom worked with the Eagle proir to VYPE and honestley, he had my undivided attention from the second he told us he was an alumni of Notre Dame. Notre Dame was my dream school and I was so jealous when he said he went there. I LOVE Notre Dame...GO IRISH! :)

I really thought his speech was greatly informative because I had no idea what a niche magazine was. I like that its not a typical magazine and that it covers south central Kansas specifically. It sounds like an ideal and fun job, but a ton of work, considering its a small staff size and the fact that you are the editor, writer, photographer..etc.

Tom gave us some really helpful tips and I thought they were really useful and vital to any journalist. First, you have to have skills. So basically, if you can't write, you are in the wrong profession. Second tip, caring about my subject and having a genuine interest in my subject/topic. Both very good tips.

Tom did a great job and I am looking forward to reading the next issue! :)