editorial

A new 'do for the Gay People's Chronicle

Notice anything different about the issue of the Gay People's Chronicle you currently hold in your hands? If you do, congratulations-you've been paying attention! If you don't, that's okay just don't tell our art director.

That's because she's been working overtime and then some, not only to update the look of our newspaper, but also to make the Chronicle more "user-friendly" and accessible to both readers and advertisers. And we think she's succeeded on both counts.

This change, the first major cosmetic overhaul for the Chronicle since March 1993, did not come without months of planning, plenty of design meetings and lots of discussion based on feedback we'd received over the years. Now that the decisions have been made, and the unveiling has taken place, we hope you'll all be as thrilled with the results as we are.

First and foremost, the Gay People's Chronicle logo, which appears as the frontpage banner on each issue, has been changed from the somewhat staid all-caps design of the past to become a little friendlier, more inviting, and definitely less reserved-looking. We wanted a design that would look great someday on T-shirts, ball caps and other assorted “Chroniclegear" and we think this one fits the bill.

When you open up each issue, the pages will look a little brighter, and more open.

two-tone headers will draw your attention to your favorite Chronicle features, whether that's the news briefs, community group columns or Big Tips. No more searching for letters to the editor on a page called "Community Forum." They're now right where you'd expect to find themand appropriately titled. Both the personal and classifieds ads were made easier to read and thus, easier to use.

In the issues to come, we hope to give you more photos, more and larger graphics, and a little dose of humor every now and then.

Take a look at the resource directory in the back of every issue. If anyone tells you there's nothing going on for queers in Ohio, just hand them this easy-to-read guide. And it will only get bigger and better.

Same with the Charlie's Calendar listing of upcoming events, named for Chronicle founder Charles Callender. This page will now include photos and artwork to highlight some of the events, and will hopefully make it easier to fill up your calendar with things happening in the community.

Of course, we won't shy away from bringing you breaking news from around the state and country, hard-hitting editorials, features on books, music film and theater, as well as thought-provoking speak outs from our talented and

diverse pool of contributing writers.

We are after all, the largest and only weekly GLBT newspaper in the state of Ohio.

For those who may be new to the Chronicle, we've been doing this since. 1985. In that span of fourteen years, we've gone from a monthly, to a bi-weekly to our current weekly format. Over that time, we've seen staff members come and go. We've won awards, and we've had to temporarily stop publication for lack of money. By creating this new look for the Chronicle, we're saying that we plan to be here for another 14 years and more, rolling with the punches and changing with the times.

Whether you're a reader or an advertiser, let us know what you think, not just about the new look, but about what you'd like to see reflected in the pages of future Chronicles. We like to think of ourselves as a work in progress—and you're an important part of that work.

If you're not a subscriber, think about supporting us in that way. If you know of a business that would benefit from advertising with us, or might be willing to distribute the Chronicle, let them know about us. If you have a skill that you can share with the Chronicle, let us know.

In the meantime, enjoy the first "new look" Chronicle. We think it will be the first of many good and exciting changes to

come.

letters tothe editor

Best 100 Parties ever

To the Editors:

First, I would like to thank the Chronicle for printing information about this year's 100 Parties. The publicity was great and all of the parties were a huge success.

Secondly, the Ohio AIDS Coalition wishes to thank each individual and every establish-

ment that helped to make this year's 100 Parties the best ever. From the kick-off at Adam Street/Pecs, which was hosted by Tyranny Fox, to the last of the parties at the Queen of Hearts in Warren, OAC received the warmest of receptions and walked away with wonderful contributions. Please know that all of the money raised will help to bring a little joy to someone living with HIV or

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So many individuals donated their time, talents or made financial contributions. The Roseto Club hosted the party that raised the most money. At the same time many of the organizations have expressed an interest to do more fundraising for OAC this year. So keep an eye out for those party announcements, because OAC has a lot of fun and wonderful benefactors.

Charlie would've loved it

To the Editors:

James Portis Akron

Congratulations on the wonderful issue number 39, March 26, 1999. I have always been proud of the Chronicle and my early associations with its publication. However, this issue is one of the finest to date! You had an excellent mix of news, entertainment, community interest, and above all activism. The article on the [Equality Begins at Home] event in Columbus was excellent.

If Charlie Callendar were here, he would be proud, smile broadly and spread yet more cigarette ash on his vest. I congratulate you!

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Correction

A photo caption in the April 2 issue misstated the amount of money raised during a Safe Schools Are For Everyone Night Out in Cleveland. The event raised $1,600.

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