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Ashley Chase named 2008-2009 Emerald editor-in-chief
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by Talia Schmidt | Freelance Reporter |
After two and a half hours of deliberation, the Oregon Daily Emerald's Board of Directors named Ashley Chase editor-in-chief for next year.
Chase currently serves as design editor and was one of two candidates who applied for the position. The other candidate was Online Editor Michael Calcagno. Board Chairman Mark Watson said it was a unanimous decision.
"The Board felt that Ashley has more experience," said Watson. "She's really moved through all the positions and understands the role of what happens in the newsroom so well."
Watson said the Board is excited about next year and putting the paper in Chase's hands. Chase becomes editor-in-training on May 1 and will step in as editor-in-chief on June 1.
"I'm ready to bring the heat," said Chase. "I'm most excited to energize the Emerald staff and readers more than they ever have been before and get people excited about newspapers again."
Emerald staff members said Chase is a natural and inspirational leader.
"I'm very excited about the leadership skills Ashley brings to the paper," said Managing Editor Katie Michael. "She gets people to want to be here and to want to work for her."
Ryan Heidt, a graphic designer for the Emerald, said Chase has served as a mentor to him for as long as he has been on the newspaper staff.
"We built a really good friendship in addition to the working relationship that we have," said Heidt. "She loves the Emerald. The Emerald is her life," said Heidt. "It's weird but it's inspiring."
Chase currently serves as design editor and was one of two candidates who applied for the position. The other candidate was Online Editor Michael Calcagno. Board Chairman Mark Watson said it was a unanimous decision.
"The Board felt that Ashley has more experience," said Watson. "She's really moved through all the positions and understands the role of what happens in the newsroom so well."
Watson said the Board is excited about next year and putting the paper in Chase's hands. Chase becomes editor-in-training on May 1 and will step in as editor-in-chief on June 1.
"I'm ready to bring the heat," said Chase. "I'm most excited to energize the Emerald staff and readers more than they ever have been before and get people excited about newspapers again."
Emerald staff members said Chase is a natural and inspirational leader.
"I'm very excited about the leadership skills Ashley brings to the paper," said Managing Editor Katie Michael. "She gets people to want to be here and to want to work for her."
Ryan Heidt, a graphic designer for the Emerald, said Chase has served as a mentor to him for as long as he has been on the newspaper staff.
"We built a really good friendship in addition to the working relationship that we have," said Heidt. "She loves the Emerald. The Emerald is her life," said Heidt. "It's weird but it's inspiring."
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Dawn Chase
posted 4/16/08 @ 10:35 AM PST
I am so proud and excited for you and the paper. I trust your hard work and committment will show in the end product throughout the coming year, and into the future. (Continued…)
Mr. Cuz2YerMom
posted 4/16/08 @ 11:39 AM PST
YOU GO GIRL!!
Congratulations on your promotion Ashley! That is ever so coolishly great!
They definatly got the best person for the job, there is no doubt about that. (Continued…)
Uncle Jeff
posted 4/16/08 @ 11:41 AM PST
Great job Ashley!
Big Uncle Dave
posted 4/16/08 @ 1:03 PM PST
Way to go!!!! Today the Emerald tomorrow the NEW YORK POST!!! You should hire me, I have a good face for newspaper. :)
Susan S.
posted 4/16/08 @ 2:42 PM PST
Congratulations Ashley! You are going to (continue to) be fantastic!!!
Brenda
posted 4/16/08 @ 3:32 PM PST
I am so proud! You are a rock star!
Karen Chase
posted 4/17/08 @ 8:59 PM PST
Great going Ash! Don't forget about us little people on your way to the top!(i.e. stop by Dux for coffee once in a while!) mmmmmwah!
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