The Tartan Budget

FY2010 (July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010)

The Tartan has been Carnegie Mellon University's student-run newspaper since 1906. With a weekly broadsheet paper circulation of 3,000, The Tartan serves the campus community of 9,500 students as well as faculty, staff and administration. One of Carnegie Mellon's largest student organizations, The Tartan is also a pre-eminent media source on campus. Every week, nearly 150 students come together to provide news and event coverage to the University and its surrounding communities. The broadsheet newspaper is comprised of four primary sections — News, Science & Technology, Forum, and Sports — while the tabloid section, Pillbox, also incorporates Comics. In addition, The Tartan also runs a news website, thetartan.org, and a semesterly literary and art magazine, Dossier.

JFC Rep:

Summary

Requested
Expenditures $122,719.98
Capital $0.00
Revenue ($86,500.00)
Final $36,219.98
Recommended
Expenditures $131,119.98
Capital $0.00
Revenue ($96,500.00)
Final $34,619.98
Final
Expenditures $131,119.98
Capital $0.00
Revenue ($96,500.00)
Debt ($0.00)
Rollover ($0.00)
Total Subsidy $34,619.98
FY10 Starting Balance $34,619.98

Revenue

Object Code Requested Recommended Final Description
Publication Sales (-) $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00

Annual Subscription Sales

Advertising Income (-) $85,000.00 $95,000.00 $95,000.00

From newspaper ads

Sub-Total -$86,500.00 -$96,500.00 -$96,500.00

Expenses

Object Code Requested Recommended Final Description
Non-capital Equipment (+) $270.00 $270.00 $270.00

MB-D10 Battery Grip - for existing D300 camera

Non-capital Equipment (+) $900.00 $900.00 $900.00

Nikon D90 Camera - to upgrade existing digital cameras and add video capability for online multimedia offerings.

Other Supplies (+) $40.00 $40.00 $40.00

Batteries (for flashes)

Other Supplies (+) $90.00 $90.00 $90.00

Memory Cards (2x CF)

Telephone External (+) $300.00 $300.00 $300.00

Local and National calls to advertisers and clients

Printing & Publishing External (+) $700.00 $700.00 $700.00

Photocopying - Split among 7 sections of paper

Computing Supplies (+) $256.57 $256.57 $256.57

Network Switch - Our current switch is almost at its limit and we also need redundancy for safe operation

Computing Supplies (+) $471.58 $471.58 $471.58

Duplexer for existing laser printer - This way, we can print on both sides, saving paper

Computing Supplies (+) $100.00 $100.00 $100.00

Network Cables - Cat 5e

Computing Supplies (+) $482.32 $482.32 $482.32

Toner Cartridges (x3)

Computing Supplies (+) $120.00 $120.00 $120.00

Server Rack Equipment

Office Supplies (+) $250.00 $250.00 $250.00

Pens, pencils, paperclips, Post-its, copy pens, tape, etc.

Paper Supplies (+) $860.00 $860.00 $860.00

120 Reams of varied printer paper

Other Supplies (+) $100.00 $100.00 $100.00

Art supplies, pens, pencils for art staff

Printing & Publishing External (+) $82,000.00 $82,000.00 $82,000.00

26 Issues

Printing & Publishing External (+) $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00

Dossier - Literay & Art Magazine (x2 semesters)

Printing & Publishing External (+) $900.00 $900.00 $900.00

April Fool's Inserts - Scandal Issue

Postage (+) $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $2,500.00

Tearsheets & Invoices to advertisers and clients

Shipping (+) $200.00 $200.00 $200.00

Airfare Domestic (+) $3,500.00 $3,500.00 $3,500.00

ACP National Conference (4-5 members)

Lodging Domestic (+) $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00

ACP National Conference (4-5 members)

Conference/Tournament Reg Domestic (+) $300.00 $300.00 $300.00

ACP Conference Registration

Memberships and Dues (+) $125.00 $125.00 $125.00

Associated Collegiate Press

Memberships and Dues (+) $105.00 $105.00 $105.00

Pennsylvania Newspaper Association

Refreshments (+) $900.00 $450.00 $450.00

Food for members involved in Sunday production

Refreshments (+) $1,800.00 $900.00 $900.00

Tartan Gala at end of semester (x2)

Have once per year

Refreshments (+) $450.00 $200.00 $200.00

Refreshments for Media/Writer's workshops, training, recruitment

Equipment Repair (+) $200.00 $200.00 $200.00

Replacement Peripherals (keyboards, mice, cables)

Non-capital Computer Equipment (+) $299.99 $299.99 $299.99

File system archive/backup drives

Non-capital Computer Equipment (+) $3,269.80 $3,269.80 $3,269.80

Apple Mac Pro - Photo computer is the most commonly used yet the oldest computer. It is used to process ~700 photos every issue and is definitely not fast enough anymore.

Non-capital Computer Equipment (+) $689.72 $689.72 $689.72

KVM Switch for server control

Non-capital Software (+) $300.00 $300.00 $300.00

Apple Remote Desktop - administration of 12 computers

Non-capital Software (+) $254.00 $254.00 $254.00

Mac OS X Leopard Server - administration of 12 computers

Non-capital Software (+) $89.00 $89.00 $89.00

Mac OS X Snow Leopard

Non-capital Software (+) $588.00 $588.00 $588.00

Tender - Customer relations software - for increasing ad revenue and streamlining business dept.

Non-capital Software (+) $552.00 $552.00 $552.00

GitHub & Lighthouse - Subscription to professional software development tools

Book and Periodical Binding (+) $600.00 $600.00 $600.00

Binding of the Tartan Archives

Non-capital Equipment (+) $125.00 $125.00 $125.00

EN-EL4 Battery - for D10 Grip

Non-capital Equipment (+) $42.00 $42.00 $42.00

EN-EL3e Battery - to replace existing batteries that are wearing out.

Non-capital Equipment (+) $1,700.00 $1,700.00 $1,700.00

Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 lens

Non-capital Equipment (+) $450.00 $450.00 $450.00

Nikon SB-600 flashes (x2)

Non-capital Equipment (+) $160.00 $160.00 $160.00

Tripod

Equipment Repair (+) $180.00 $180.00 $180.00

Repair 50mm Lens

Student Programs-Other Expense (+) $8,500.00 $8,500.00 $8,500.00

Salaries - 10% Commision split between Advertising & Business

Sub-Total $122,719.98 $121,119.98 $121,119.98

JFC Addition

Object Code Requested Recommended Final Description
Student Programs-Other Expense (+) $0.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00

Deficit Repayment

Sub-Total $0.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00

By Object Code

Object Code Requested Recommended Final Description
Advertising Income (-) $85,000.00 $95,000.00 $95,000.00 From newspaper ads
Airfare Domestic (+) $3,500.00 $3,500.00 $3,500.00 ACP National Conference (4-5 members)
Book and Periodical Binding (+) $600.00 $600.00 $600.00 Binding of the Tartan Archives
Computing Supplies (+) $256.57 $256.57 $256.57 Network Switch - Our current switch is almost at its limit and we also need redundancy for safe operation
Computing Supplies (+) $471.58 $471.58 $471.58 Duplexer for existing laser printer - This way, we can print on both sides, saving paper
Computing Supplies (+) $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 Network Cables - Cat 5e
Computing Supplies (+) $482.32 $482.32 $482.32 Toner Cartridges (x3)
Computing Supplies (+) $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 Server Rack Equipment
Conference/Tournament Reg Domestic (+) $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 ACP Conference Registration
Equipment Repair (+) $200.00 $200.00 $200.00 Replacement Peripherals (keyboards, mice, cables)
Equipment Repair (+) $180.00 $180.00 $180.00 Repair 50mm Lens
Lodging Domestic (+) $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 ACP National Conference (4-5 members)
Memberships and Dues (+) $125.00 $125.00 $125.00 Associated Collegiate Press
Memberships and Dues (+) $105.00 $105.00 $105.00 Pennsylvania Newspaper Association
Non-capital Computer Equipment (+) $299.99 $299.99 $299.99 File system archive/backup drives
Non-capital Computer Equipment (+) $3,269.80 $3,269.80 $3,269.80 Apple Mac Pro - Photo computer is the most commonly used yet the oldest computer. It is used to process ~700 photos every issue and is definitely not fast enough anymore.
Non-capital Computer Equipment (+) $689.72 $689.72 $689.72 KVM Switch for server control
Non-capital Equipment (+) $270.00 $270.00 $270.00 MB-D10 Battery Grip - for existing D300 camera
Non-capital Equipment (+) $900.00 $900.00 $900.00 Nikon D90 Camera - to upgrade existing digital cameras and add video capability for online multimedia offerings.
Non-capital Equipment (+) $125.00 $125.00 $125.00 EN-EL4 Battery - for D10 Grip
Non-capital Equipment (+) $42.00 $42.00 $42.00 EN-EL3e Battery - to replace existing batteries that are wearing out.
Non-capital Equipment (+) $1,700.00 $1,700.00 $1,700.00 Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 lens
Non-capital Equipment (+) $450.00 $450.00 $450.00 Nikon SB-600 flashes (x2)
Non-capital Equipment (+) $160.00 $160.00 $160.00 Tripod
Non-capital Software (+) $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 Apple Remote Desktop - administration of 12 computers
Non-capital Software (+) $254.00 $254.00 $254.00 Mac OS X Leopard Server - administration of 12 computers
Non-capital Software (+) $89.00 $89.00 $89.00 Mac OS X Snow Leopard
Non-capital Software (+) $588.00 $588.00 $588.00 Tender - Customer relations software - for increasing ad revenue and streamlining business dept.
Non-capital Software (+) $552.00 $552.00 $552.00 GitHub & Lighthouse - Subscription to professional software development tools
Office Supplies (+) $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 Pens, pencils, paperclips, Post-its, copy pens, tape, etc.
Other Supplies (+) $40.00 $40.00 $40.00 Batteries (for flashes)
Other Supplies (+) $90.00 $90.00 $90.00 Memory Cards (2x CF)
Other Supplies (+) $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 Art supplies, pens, pencils for art staff
Paper Supplies (+) $860.00 $860.00 $860.00 120 Reams of varied printer paper
Postage (+) $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 Tearsheets & Invoices to advertisers and clients
Printing & Publishing External (+) $700.00 $700.00 $700.00 Photocopying - Split among 7 sections of paper
Printing & Publishing External (+) $82,000.00 $82,000.00 $82,000.00 26 Issues
Printing & Publishing External (+) $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Dossier - Literay & Art Magazine (x2 semesters)
Printing & Publishing External (+) $900.00 $900.00 $900.00 April Fool's Inserts - Scandal Issue
Publication Sales (-) $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 Annual Subscription Sales
Refreshments (+) $900.00 $450.00 $450.00 Food for members involved in Sunday production
Refreshments (+) $1,800.00 $900.00 $900.00 Tartan Gala at end of semester (x2)
Refreshments (+) $450.00 $200.00 $200.00 Refreshments for Media/Writer's workshops, training, recruitment
Shipping (+) $200.00 $200.00 $200.00
Student Programs-Other Expense (+) $8,500.00 $8,500.00 $8,500.00 Salaries - 10% Commision split between Advertising & Business
Student Programs-Other Expense (+) $0.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 Deficit Repayment
Telephone External (+) $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 Local and National calls to advertisers and clients

By Ocode

Requested
Advertising Income $85,000.00
Airfare Domestic $3,500.00
Book and Periodical Binding $600.00
Computing Supplies $1,430.47
Conference/Tournament Reg Domestic $300.00
Equipment Repair $380.00
Lodging Domestic $2,000.00
Memberships and Dues $230.00
Non-capital Computer Equipment $4,259.51
Non-capital Equipment $3,647.00
Non-capital Software $1,783.00
Office Supplies $250.00
Other Supplies $230.00
Paper Supplies $860.00
Postage $2,500.00
Printing & Publishing External $88,600.00
Publication Sales $1,500.00
Refreshments $3,150.00
Shipping $200.00
Student Programs-Other Expense $8,500.00
Telephone External $300.00
Recommended
Advertising Income $95,000.00
Airfare Domestic $3,500.00
Book and Periodical Binding $600.00
Computing Supplies $1,430.47
Conference/Tournament Reg Domestic $300.00
Equipment Repair $380.00
Lodging Domestic $2,000.00
Memberships and Dues $230.00
Non-capital Computer Equipment $4,259.51
Non-capital Equipment $3,647.00
Non-capital Software $1,783.00
Office Supplies $250.00
Other Supplies $230.00
Paper Supplies $860.00
Postage $2,500.00
Printing & Publishing External $88,600.00
Publication Sales $1,500.00
Refreshments $1,550.00
Shipping $200.00
Student Programs-Other Expense $18,500.00
Telephone External $300.00
Final
Advertising Income $95,000.00
Airfare Domestic $3,500.00
Book and Periodical Binding $600.00
Computing Supplies $1,430.47
Conference/Tournament Reg Domestic $300.00
Equipment Repair $380.00
Lodging Domestic $2,000.00
Memberships and Dues $230.00
Non-capital Computer Equipment $4,259.51
Non-capital Equipment $3,647.00
Non-capital Software $1,783.00
Office Supplies $250.00
Other Supplies $230.00
Paper Supplies $860.00
Postage $2,500.00
Printing & Publishing External $88,600.00
Publication Sales $1,500.00
Refreshments $1,550.00
Shipping $200.00
Student Programs-Other Expense $18,500.00
Telephone External $300.00

Summary

Requested
Expenditures $122,719.98
Capital $0.00
Revenue ($86,500.00)
Final $36,219.98
Recommended
Expenditures $131,119.98
Capital $0.00
Revenue ($96,500.00)
Final $34,619.98
Final
Expenditures $131,119.98
Capital $0.00
Revenue ($96,500.00)
Debt ($0.00)
Rollover ($0.00)
Total Subsidy $34,619.98
FY10 Starting Balance $34,619.98