Rim :Outer edge of central copydesk where copyeditors work
Slop : Excess white space near the classified ads that needs to be filled with stories.
Stringer : News correspondent paid by story or word
Sacred cow: A subject that is always run in a favorable light
Scoop : An exclusive story
Thirty -30- : Traditional end mark for a news story
Slot : Central copydesk where chief copy editor works
Spread : Playing up an important story, usually with art
Body Type : Small type in which most of the newspaper is set
Embargo : Restriction placed on time date for story release
