Raylene Knuston was the Editor for the Summer 2011 issue of the Ryerson Review of Journalism.
January 27, 2011
Raylene Knuston
Newsroom tour: The Walrus
As part of a series of newsroom photo galleries, Raylene Knutson explores the home of Canada's general interest magazine, The Walrus.
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The Walrus from the outside (second row of windows). Location: 19 Duncan St., Suite 101, Toronto, Canada. Climb one flight of stairs, turn left and open door.
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Enter The Walrus. Stuffed walrus sightings within first few seconds of walking in: 1
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Desks of the interns. Total number of visible books: 79
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Average number of books received each week, according to editor-in-chief John Macfarlane: 20
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The desk of senior designer Paul Kim
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The Walrus’s design philosophy?
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The office of editor-in-chief John Macfarlane
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The office of managing editor Jared Bland
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Bland’s apparent necessities: Alberta Premium rye whisky, Laphroaig single-malt scotch whisky, lint roller and Advil—among other things
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Communal kitchen. Some items on display: country flag fridge magnets, box of Red Rose tea, and health and policy documents
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“So unless your mom’s (pencilled-in edit: parent, guardian, or primary caregiver) coming into the office to clean up after you, please wash your own dishes.”
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Voodoo dolls attached to the frame of the boardroom door. Previous editor Ken Alexander thought they were funny and scattered them throughout the office.
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The January/February 2011 issue in the works
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Number of walruses in this photo: 7
Raylene Knuston was the Editor for the Summer 2011 issue of the Ryerson Review of Journalism.
