HF News Explained (Updated - 1/13/12)
The HF News is a weekly periodical that informs the users of HF News about the happenings of HF News. The two editions published each week are the Main editions and the User News editions. The Main editions include the Headlines, Opinions, World News, and one or more interviews. The User News editions include notable account changes, notable threads, one or more interviews, and a web show. All of these sections will be covered below.
Sections of the News
- Headlines
- Headlines are where administrators, staff, moderators, mentors, and group events are reported and explained.
- Headlines are where administrators, staff, moderators, mentors, and group events are reported and explained.
- Notable Account Changes
- All of the latest happenings for members. Common topics include bans, repfucks, achievements, and other information.
- All of the latest happenings for members. Common topics include bans, repfucks, achievements, and other information.
- Notable Threads
- Any threads that captured the eye of the head journalist. Most of these threads are taken from the report thread.
- Any threads that captured the eye of the head journalist. Most of these threads are taken from the report thread.
- Interviews
- Interviews are done by our interviewers where a few lucky members can express themselves on HackForums via an interview.
- Interviews are done by our interviewers where a few lucky members can express themselves on HackForums via an interview.
- World News
- World News is the section where non-Hack Forums topics that are big
are discussed. This includes things such as world relations, war
updates, and such.
- World News is the section where non-Hack Forums topics that are big
are discussed. This includes things such as world relations, war
updates, and such.
- Tech News
- Tech News is the section where all of the latest technological updates that may interest the Hack Forums community are reported.
- Tech News is the section where all of the latest technological updates that may interest the Hack Forums community are reported.
- Music News
- Music News is the section where you will find information on artists and what's happening with them.
- Music News is the section where you will find information on artists and what's happening with them.
- Sir's Second
- This section is Sir's little place to rant. Most of the time it will be an unrelated topic.
- This section is Sir's little place to rant. Most of the time it will be an unrelated topic.
- Opinions
- Opinions is the section where members can express what they think on a particular topic of that week.
- Opinions is the section where members can express what they think on a particular topic of that week.
- GFX Gallery
- Any images or graphics that capture the eye of the graphical editor will be placed in this collage.
- Any images or graphics that capture the eye of the graphical editor will be placed in this collage.
- Comics
- A fun section for some comics that may make you laugh.
- A fun section for some comics that may make you laugh.
- Webshow
- The weekly webshow is posted here, it contains the latest leadership changes and awards given out to the community.
- Under it is the section "Written Topics" where you can find the topics of the webshow in written form.
- The weekly webshow is posted here, it contains the latest leadership changes and awards given out to the community.
- HF News Team
- A tribute to all of the members of the HF News Team.
- A tribute to all of the members of the HF News Team.
Current News Team.
Positions in the News Team
Head Journalist
- The head journalist is in charge of writing several sections as well as maintaining and organizing the news.
- The head journalist also manages the team and posts the editions.
Journalists
- Each journalist takes care of their own section and submits their work for the news.
Interviewers
- These two members will assist in both selecting and holding interviews with members.
Web Show Co-Host
- This position is held by the Co-Host of the weekly webshow.
Graphical Editor
- There is one graphical editor who takes care of the thread's graphics and the GFX Gallery.
Reporter
- The reporter(s) report all of the latest information on account changes, awards, and leadership changes.
All positions are hand-picked by the head journalist.
Head Journalist
- The head journalist is in charge of writing several sections as well as maintaining and organizing the news.
- The head journalist also manages the team and posts the editions.
Journalists
- Each journalist takes care of their own section and submits their work for the news.
Interviewers
- These two members will assist in both selecting and holding interviews with members.
Web Show Co-Host
- This position is held by the Co-Host of the weekly webshow.
Graphical Editor
- There is one graphical editor who takes care of the thread's graphics and the GFX Gallery.
Reporter
- The reporter(s) report all of the latest information on account changes, awards, and leadership changes.
All positions are hand-picked by the head journalist.
