I told you so.Reading this article is like reading a manifesto for In-the-Loop.colum.edu, the online publication we do in the J dept. Every student must take photographs, and many begin to get good at it. We use Flash or php applications to create photo essays. Our stories combine serious topics with fun and relaxation. The current version is filled with astrology and horoscope information, including a cool rollover of the Zodiac with info about each sign in popup windows. We covered a Pro-Life/Pro-Choice demonstration, the missing shuttle bus (which began sporting a sign and making regular stops about the time my reporter was taking pictures and asking questions...) and shifted gears with a sort of female gonzo piece on a trip to Las Vegas. Next year we are moving to work with other colleges, work with graphic designers, and bring blogs into the pages of In-the-Loop. It will be a place of, by, and for the 60,000 students in the Loop. OJR article: Ideas for Online Publications:Lessons From Blogs, Other Signposts