For instance, a club event would probably be covered by the Accent Department, so ask for the Accent editor. The editor will discuss the picture possibilities with you and tell you if sending a photographer is warranted. The editor also will check the photographer's assignment book to see if the particular time slot is available. The presence of a photographer is never guaranteed because the news is never guaranteed. The important thing to remember when requesting a photographer is to call early.
Schedules fill up quickly, especially during busy weekends.
We do not return photographs that we don't solicit. Under normal circumstances, we don't return photographs. An exception would be when we solicit an irreplaceable photograph or work of art. You can buy a reprint of any photo that ran in the paper and was taken by a News-Star photographer. Contact the photo department at 362-0268.