Acalanes

Blueprint

Getting to know Blueprint

01/28/25

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Blueprint is Acalanes’ national award winning student-run newspaper. We have both print and online platforms, each with five sections (news, feature, opinion, arts, sports). Blueprint is a space where students can explore their interests in current events and issues, as well as in writing/artistry.

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Print

Last year’s issues →

Blueprint produces eight print issues every year, four per semester. It takes ~4 weeks to produce each issue, which includes writing the stories, making the graphics, and formatting the magazine.

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Online

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Blueprint Online does not follow an issue cycle. It is constantly working to produce articles, photo galleries, and other media to publish.

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Graphics

Blueprint Graphics members are in charge of the look of print and online. Work closely with writers to bring stories to life. Everyone In Blueprint Can make Graphics and take photos.

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Blueprint is what you make it!

Your experience in Blueprint is customizable based on your interests, workload, and future goals.

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1. Scan the QR code to let us know you attended this meeting!
2. Write “Journalism 1” on your course request form
3. Complete and submit an application by February 4th (one week from today)
4. Sign up for an interview by February 4th

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Staff Writer Interviews

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Basic questions about you, your writing experience, and why you think journalism is a good fit for you!

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Mock interviews & article based on one of three potential topics (VERY short, just 600-800 words - less than a page)

*Tip: You can prepare for mock interviews by coming up with questions beforehand!

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Potential Topics

1. Unknown individual breaks into the Digital Design classroom and steals computer equipment
2. Seniors drive a car into the Acalanes swimming pool as their senior prank; pool gets temporarily shut down
3. Acalanes women’s volleyball wins the CIF State Championship

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Start gathering either photos or graphics to submit as a part of your application due on February 4th.

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Come to your interview ready to take a photo or make a graphic for a mock story.

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• Choose five high quality photos, one of which should be of an Acalanes High School activity of your choosing.

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• Create 2 unique pieces of artwork for a story of your choice that appeared in any Blueprint issue during 2023 or 2024. You may do them by hand or digitally.

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Questions?

Email ahsblueprint@auhsdschools.org or visit room 209!

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