New year, new staff
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It's my second semester as Editor in Chief of this publication, and I've made a few adjustments to get the news readers want to see.
For years, the news desk has had three editors who essentially assigned out various stories covering Central Michigan University and Mount Pleasant. I decided it was time to put a little more definition to this role.
One desk of three editors has been split to three desks for three editors - each still assigning stories, but with more specific detail to beat reporting. CM Life now features three new news desks - University, Student Life and Metro.
The University desk is led by Royal Oak junior David Veselenak, who has worked for the newspaper since September 2006 and has been a senior reporter and news editor. Veselenak looks to have a keen eye on the administration and offices at CMU. If you have any university-related story ideas or tips, Veselenak can be reached by e-mail at university@cm-life.com.
The Student Life desk is headed up by Shelby Township senior Caitlin M. Foyt. She has been on staff since August 2005 and most recently was Lifeline editor for the 2007-08 school year. Foyt's desk will be covering all that is 'student life,' incorporating feature stories, student profiles, Greek Life, Registered Student Organizations and campus events. She aims to produce content readers can relate to. Contact Caitlin M. Foyt at studentlife@cm-life.com.
Mike Wayland, a Grosse Pointe Woods senior, is our Metro Editor. He was News Copy Chief last fall and covered Mount Pleasant's crime and courtroom coverage. In his new role, Wayland will oversee city and county news, including all coverage of Isabella County boards and the Mount Pleasant City Commission. He will also lead efforts in cops and courts. Wayland can be reached at metro@cm-life.com
As for the page you are currently reading, it is led by former Managing Editor and Troy senior Brian McLean. Under the new title of Voices Editor, he will be in charge of all opinion material.
Milford senior Matthew Stephens and Traverse City senior John Brumbaugh are in charge of all visual components as our photo editors.
Traverse City senior Garret Ellison is at the Managing Editor post and Northville senior Caitlin Wixted and Midland junior Brad Canze are back in their Design and Lifeline editor positions, respectively.
Woodhaven sophomore Tim Ottusch moves from the news desk to his new position as Sports Editor. Contact Ottusch at sports@cm-life.com.
Saginaw senior Brian Manzullo is our Online Editor, working to redesign the Web site premiering later this semester.
Foyt is also updating readers through Twitter on our top headlines and news content, giving everyone a preview a day before the edition even hits the newsstands. Check twitter.com/cmlife for updates.
What remains as a constant is our dedication to fair, accurate reporting. That is something I take very seriously, and will ensure every issue.
You can contact me at editor@cm-life.com or call at 774-5433.
