Convention Analysis 1

 Mid shot used here, but his face still draws attention.

<- Masthead passing behind head of subject. 

<- Issue date (11 Fall 2010)

<- Cover Lines

     -Bold = Main

     -Small = Extension of the story

     -"MIKE POSNER IS COOLER THAN YOU

        Duke Grad on his 1st World Tour"

     -the word 'cooler' represented in the image...

<- Barcode with price (Free)