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EDITORS: Cliff Cumber Ask the Editor — Changing opinion January 2. That's the big day. That's when part of the masthead on the editorial-opinion page will change and you'll see "Clifford G. Cumber" next to "Editorial Page Editor." That's when it becomes formal. That's when life changes for me. I admit, I'm nervous. Comfort Dorn Ask The Editor — You can help make Mondays shine We are all so happy the Monday paper is coming back. Terry Headlee Ask the Editor — Balancing news value, responding to readers' reactions One of the reasons we started this column more than three years ago was to explain some of our more controversial decisions regarding the publication of stories and photographs. Josh Smith Illustrating victory — and defeat There are teary eyes and hugs of consolation; hanging heads and undesirable runner-up trophies. Terence Walsh Ask the Editor — An editor’s resolutions Like some of you, I have made a few New Year's resolutions: I will exercise more. I will eat more vegetables. I will call my mother more often. Rob Walters Ask the Editor — Rules to write by I have learned by working alongside great newspaper people for many years that successful newsrooms adhere to three overarching goals: Get it right the first time; break the kind of news that others follow; and tell great stories. Sam Yu Ask the Editor — Let’s try to do better My last column, which was published Sept. 17, spoke about some of the interactions I and other Frederick News-Post staff photographers have had with local law enforcement officers when confronted about taking photographs. Geoffrey Etnyre Ask the Editor — Too grisly for print? Photographs stir debate Editors immediately went into debate mode after the announcement that President Barack Obama was considering the release of photographs showing Osama bin Laden after he was killed, proof that he was indeed dead. Dan Rice Ask the Editor — By the numbers "Why can't we have more good news in the paper?" Lauren LaRocca Ask the Editor — Subjectivity: Friend or foe? I'm often asked -- which sometimes comes in the form of a challenge -- how I choose what goes in 72 Hours. Sue Guynn Ask the Editor — Story ideas can start anywhere Hard-news junkies might not agree with me on this, but I think working in the features department of a newspaper is the best job. I've been at The FNP for about 25 years, most of that writing feature stories.

ARCHIVES: Ask The Editor — You can help make Mondays shine Ask the Editor — Rules to write by Ask the Editor — Subjectivity: Friend or foe? Ask the Editor — By the numbers Ask the Editor — An editor’s resolutions Ask the Editor — Changing opinion Ask the Editor — Story ideas can start anywhere Ask the Editor — Let’s try to do better Illustrating victory — and defeat Ask the Editor — Covering the occupiers Ask the Editor — Wish list for 2012 Ask the Editor — A day in the life ... Ask the Editor — To err is human, unfortunately Ask the Editor — Editorial debates Ask the Editor — Balancing news value, responding to readers' reactions Ask the Editor — Fair journalism Ask the Editor — Official vigilance sometimes overzealous Ask the Editor — A fitting tribute to a tragic day Ask the Editor — Athletes: Enemies of the press? Not always Ask the Editor — Anonymity isn’t an option Ask the Editor — Interesting and useful things at The FNP Ask the Editor — Making it plain Ask the Editor — Write me a letter Ask the Editor — Why some names do — or do not — appear in print Ask the Editor — The 'A' team Ask the Editor — Best fireworks shots require preparation Ask the Editor — Sports: The land of extremes Ask the Editor — What goes up, what comes down Ask the Editor — As Sept. 11 anniversary nears, we seek your input Ask the Editor — New to 72 Hours: Album reviews Ask the Editor — Getting your news to us — what to send and when Ask the Editor — Too grisly for print? Photographs stir debate Ask the Editor — Scan this Ask the Editor — Feel-good stories don’t always translate into sales Ask the Editor — Many new things offered in feature sections Ask the Editor — Photographing life as it happens Ask the Editor — Dispelling a few myths about the sports department Ask the Editor — Everybody has a story to tell Ask the Editor: The design it is a changin' — with input from readers Ask the Editor — On free speech and running a business Ask the Editor — From Boise to Baker Park Ask the Editor — Printing a politician's picture is not political Ask the Editor — Beware the loaded question Ask the Editor — Focus groups enlighten FNP staff, readers Ask the Editor — This swan song features several choruses Ask the Editor — Even with color photos, our ethics are black and white Ask the Editor — Divergent fan bases split space in FNP sports pages Ask the Editor — In with the new: FNP embraces social media Ask the Editor — What did readers pick as the top local story of 2010? Ask the Editor: 'Good will toward men' a worthy year-round goal Ask the Editor — The most ambivalent time of the year Preparations under way for holiday Ask the Editor — Waffling on WikiLeaks Ask the Editor — Profanity in news stories: To print or not to print Ask the Editor — Borrowing a page from 'Chopped' Ask the Editor — Monday morning quarterbacking Ask the Editor — A newsman remembered Ask the Editor — A rogue by any other name Ask the Editor — FNP wants your input on big stories of 2011 Ask the Editor — Fall fun and Halloween Ask the Editor — An apology to our readers Ask the Editor — Sports stories are more than just the stats Ask the Editor — The fair and balanced coverage Ask the Editor — Primary pressure Ask the Editor — Technology can hinder reporters' efforts Ask the Editor — Going green and recipes for cookies Ask the Editor — Timing, news judgment and angry readers Ask the editor — I don't care if I ever get back Ask the Editor — Newspapers add voices to 'The Great Conversation' Ask the Editor — Guidelines ensure responsible coverage Ask the Editor — Readers' suggestions help FNP evolve Ask the Editor — Comments, more at fredericknewspost.com Ask the Editor — When things go wrong Ask the Editor — Keeping the balls in the air isn't easy Ask the Editor — Think finding great feature photos is easy? Think again Ask the Editor — Readers respond loud and clear to photographs Ask the Editor — School just around the corner Ask the Editor — Checkbook journalism Ask the Editor — On sports stories and scrapbooking Finding my way at the News-Post Ask the Editor — On cameras in the courtroom Ask the Editor — How sweet it is Ask the Editor — Going mobile: The next shift is under way Ask the Editor — Crime stories and 'copycats' Ask the Editor — Civil online dialogue can be elusive Ask the Editor — FNP plans series of candidate forums Ask the Editor — Budget cuts, candidates and form letters Ask the Editor — Out of the computers of babes Ask the Editor — Readers help FNP get the picture Ask the Editor — All-star selection is all-important to some Ask the Editor — The best job I'll ever leave behind Ask the Editor — FNP looks to launch Speakers Bureau Ask the Editor — We want journalism to survive and prosper Ask the Editor — Citizen photographers document snowstorms Ask the Editor — Newspaper staff chugs on through the storms Ask the Editor — Creating a first draft of history Ask the Editor — Making Progress Ask the Editor — Rainfall, Haiti, Brown on minds of FNP readers Ask the Editor — Special sections add to the paper Ask the Editor — The anxiety of covering the unknown Ask the Editor — Early writing a prelude to new sports editor job Ask the Editor — Former strip club worker bares all Ask the Editor — The top stories of the year Ask the Editor — Holiday happenings Ask the Editor — The rundown on fredericknewspost.com Ask the Editor — Nights, weekends and holidays Ask the Editor — New designer hits ground running Ask the Editor — Covering the death watch Ask the Editor — Editorial page reflects what's on your minds, and ours Ask the Editor — Breaking news never sleeps Ask the Editor — After an arrest, does the FNP drop the case? Ask the Editor — Back on the sidelines, back in the game Ask the Editor — Taking sunshine for granted Ask the Editor — Not too early to sing 'Jingle Bells' Ask the Editor — Covering the news, not predicting it Ask the Editor — Nixing story comments isn't a decision taken lightly Ask the Editor — Breaking news, late news and juggling Ask the Editor — To everything, there is a news cycle Ask the Editor — NEWS from Around Frederick County Ask the Editor — New features coming to Monday Advance Ask the Editor — A bird's-eye view of the scene Gearing up for fall sports season Ask the Editor — Standing watch Ask the Editor — Metro crash coverage tests rule on sources Ask the Editor — Story to tell? Ring us up Ask the Editor — In Good Taste Ask the Editor — The latest on our website Ask the Editor — A lot to say, little space to say it Ask the Editor — Making every word count Ask the Editor — FNP has obligation to pursue the truth Ask The Editor — Prom photos, Most Wanted are good news for readers Ask the Editor — Keeping many things close to the vest Ask the Editor — Changing with the times Ask the Editor — The ABCs of covering crime Ask the Editor — Stamp of readers everywhere Ask the Editor — CSAs make most of growing season Ask the Editor — Walking the tightrope Ask the Editor — Reading the news, but in a different way Ask the Editor — Inquisitive, adaptive journalists wanted Ask the Editor — Monday Advance debuts in Sunday FNP Ask the Editor — Sunshine Week advances public's right to know Ask the Editor — A day without newspapers? Ask the Editor — When we won't publish a photograph Ask the Editor — The tightrope of covering local sports Ask the Editor — 'Frederick's Most Wanted' coming soon to FNP Ask the Editor: Tweets that move the world Ask the Editor —Giving something to clip, save Ask the Editor — Shining the light, we hope Ask the Editor — Blogging 101 Ask the Editor — A hopeful moment for newspapers Ask the Editor — Preparing for the inauguration Ask the Editor — Hitting the deadlines Ask the Editor — The day the 'bird came in upside down' Ask the Editor — Speak up, we'll listen Ask the Editor — Photos don't lie — take two Ask the Editor — Humble requests Ask the Editor — Tell me a Christmas story Ask the Editor — Tips for dealing with the media Ask the Editor — Nothing beats the smell of ink Ask the Editor — 'Change can be good, Inchworm' Ask the Editor — I want to know ... Ask the Editor — You hold the keys to the White House Ask the Editor — Your vote is the story Ask the Editor — Bringing the candidates to you Ask the Editor — Not just leaving a job Ask the Editor — Words, pictures and everything in between Ask the Editor — Why one photo — and not the other? Ask the Editor — Your pitch sucks. Don't sweat it Ask the Editor — The dark secrets of our political bias Ask the Editor — A marathon, not a sprint Ask the Editor — Sports pages take team effort Ask the Editor — Good Morning, Neighbor! Ask the Editor — Desperate business Ask the Editor — Respecting boundaries A scoop, then a triumph Ask the Editor — No pain, no gain Ask the Editor — Lesson Learned Ask the Editor — Bullied and buoyed by AP style Ask the Editor — Web lets us give the overnight scoop Ask the Editor — Newfangled technology and the news Ask the Editor — All good things... Ask the Editor — The photos don't lie Ask the Editor — Keep sending us your photos Ask the Editor — Who needs Berlitz? We speak jargon Ask the Editor — Fried chicken and a certificate Ask the Editor — More than one person's story Ask the Editor — Never? Don’t tell me never Ask the Editor — The hardest call to make Ask the Editor — Sending suds won't get you in any faster Ask the Editor — Reflecting on the role of journalists Ask the Editor — Time to blog Ask the Editor — Singing the good news, bad news blues Ask the Editor — Telling the truth, even when it hurts Ask the Editor — Keeping readers in the know Ask the Editor — Explaining the rules of the game Ask the Editor — To err is to be ... well ... a newspaper Ask the Editor — The business of the business section Ask the Editor — Post your comment, please Ask the Editor — Don't be afraid to just call me Ask the Editor — Journalists go from Combos to MoJos Ask the Editor — Moving brings spirit to an editor's work