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...Often, the lack of a comp is a deliberate decision, a reaction to the Big Three’s notoriously long and sometimes grueling try-out processes. “The general feeling with us is that the comp process is rather sadistic. [It] makes things too regimented,” says Tim R. Hwang ‘08, who would be executive president of Present! if such a title existed. “The only requirement is to find...
...Though interested readers may find similarities between the content covered in various underdog magazines and what appears in the pages of the Big Three, those looking to contribute to the publications are quick to discover a striking contrast between the two spheres. The abandonment of the “comp,” or requisite trial period for prospective members, presents a notable distinction...
...Most often, the absence of a comp is simply a result of the realization that, with small membershipd, many publications simply cannot afford to discourage would-be contributors. “It’s only when you start growing as a larger organization that you have to start doing cuts,” says Thea L. Sebastian ‘08, founder and president of Freeze Magazine. “Before, we couldn’t really afford to have a comp at all. We are now transitioning into a full-fledged institution...
...Some groups prefer to offer truncated versions of a comp that resemble applications and institute a faster selection process that culls the best prospective members without overtly discouraging participation. “We do not believe in subjecting potential editorial board members to a ‘comp,’” states the introduction to the online application for Tuesday magazine. This particular verb choice indicates just what the Editorial Board thinks of a comp...
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