Also housed in the newsroom are layout tables, a flatbed scanner, a negative scanner, and related production equipment. The darkroom includes six Beseler 23C-II, each located in a separate cubicle. Two large stainless steel sinks offer ample space for processing prints while film is processed in a third sink. Film, photographic paper, and chemicals are provided free of charge to staff photographers. Although the college provides some funding for the newspaper, most of the annual budget comes from advertising revenue.
Students sell the advertising, design the ads, typeset the copy, and bill the advertisers.
Students working for The Griffon News can earn two hours of college credit for each semester enrolled. Scholarships are available to help defray tuition costs. Students not interested in earning college credit are invited to join the staff as writers, photographers, or business staffers. Advertising sales representatives can earn 20 percent commission on accounts they sell and service. Finally, a limited number of work-study positions are available each semester for those who qualify.