Even when I check the turotial and try to make a newspaper as described, it will not let me pick it up for some reason. Any idea why?

Double check to make sure you have the'object can be taken' box ticked on the inventory tab.

Also if you have chosen the default behaviour tab in inventory and put in scripts to run when the item is taken, the scripts must include one to actually take the item.

I made sure that the box was chosen and set to default behavior, but it still doesn't work. Also, I don't know if it changes anything, but I hid the show objects line and I place the links within the room description instead. I can look at it or use other verbs, but I can't get anything into my inventory.

Make sure the parent of the object is the same as the room you're in.