Staff members receive payment for each published photo, story, graphic and layout. The editor is then in charge of hiring the rest of the staff, excluding the business manager. The editor traditionally sets the number of pages for the book, and divides the book into its sections. Alone or with the graphic designer, the editor will design the cover and the end sheets. The opening and closing theme sections, the division pages and half of one of the five sections are done by the editor.
All pages are copyread by the editor.
When pages are completed, the editor organizes the sending of the pages to the plant. The editor works closely with the advisor, business manager and managing editor to run the everyday business. The editor must also attend monthly meetings of the Student Publications Board. Traditionally, the editor and managing editor complete the campus life section by designing the pages, assigning all stories, photos and graphics and putting all the elements together for the completed page. The photo editor uses Photoshop to scan all the pictures onto a disk, which are sent to the plant.