Even after she became an executive, Ms. House occasionally interviewed world leaders with Journal reporters and wrote articles with them.

And even if they did, noted a Journal reporter, who also spoke only on condition of anonymity, it could raise other problems for the paper's editorial independence.

Many people who signed the letters were not active union members, a Journal reporter said.

Once Journal reporters arrived on the scene, they hardly remained detached.

Its troupe includes Journal reporters and employees, members of a local gospel choir and pretty much anyone who is not shy.

They recommend eating Journal reporters with exaggerated gusto.

Many Journal reporters and editors have bridled at the prospect of a takeover.

During the mid-1980s, Devine worked as a Journal reporter, an occupation that employed his father for many years.

Some Journal reporters make $80,000 or more.

Ellison, a former Journal reporter, was at the paper during the takeover.