Television, they told us, would eventually replace newspapers as the primary device by which the events of the day were brought to the public. Tired old newsprint, they said, could never compete with the on-the-spot coverage provided by the tube.

But newspapers stubbornly have refused to surrender their place in the sun. And with the advent of Watergate scandal, the dimensions of which were unearthed only after months of aggressive investigative news reporting, the importance of print journalism has been validated once again.

The arrogant and the mighty can fool the TV cameras with a photogenic visage or a slick presentation, but the relentless scrutiny of capable reporters is not swerved from the truth so easily.

For over 100 years. The Harvard Crimson has sought to report the news of this community and comment upon it. The Crimson has also examined cultural and social events with the same brand of aggressive independence.

We would like you to join us this summer. All students enrolled in the Summer School are invited to do news or editorial work for The Crimson. No previous newspaper experience is necessary and there are no prerequisites.

Students enrolled here during the year are invited to participate in a normal comp. Students enrolled at other schools are invited to begin writing as often as they wish.

Introductory meetings will be held at 7 p.m.. July 3 and 5 at The Crimson building, 14 Plympton St. Food and drink will be provided.