Both senior editors at The Walrus take leave

Both senior editors at The Walrus magazine, Marni Jackson and Nora Underwood, are going on leave to handle book and other writing projects. Notice was given, according to publisher Shelley Ambrose, who said the magazine naturally regretted their -- possibly temporary -- loss, but completely understood the reasons they requested leaves. Heavy editing responsibilities made it difficult to get any writing done, which is something both women want to do. No one has yet been tapped to replace these two key staffers, Ambrose said.