News Section
zinia jaswal – news editor
zinia@carillonregina.com
Hello everyone! We’re writing for the sixth issue of the winter semester and I’ve listed some pitches below. Feel free to reach out with story tips, claim a pitch, pitch a story of your own, or to ask any questions you might have about contributing to the Carillon by sending me an email @ zinia@carillonregina.com
Articles will be due by 5:00 p.m. on March 18, early submissions are welcomed and encouraged, and I’m happy to talk about the interviewing, drafting, and the editing process with you at any step along the way.
In your email, include your name, length of story (half page: 550-750 words, full page: 950- 1,150), and angles you would like to take. If you have an idea and don’t know how to execute it, I would be happy to help network, recommend sources and resources, and aid in the writing process to help you build the strongest story possible.
Financial Services Tuition
The Finance services department has offered a payment plan for students that are designed to provide greater financial flexibility by allowing students to spread tuition payments across the semester rather than paying it all at once.
Write if this is also available for Fall/Winter semester? Do students use this program?
Make sure to get the names/ program of study of the people you talk to and gather insights from a diverse group of students.
Fraud alert
UofR Protective Services has been emailing about fraud alerts, they received two complaints relating to an attempted fraud. The calls appeared to come from the UofR Protective Services main desk number of 306 585 4999, caller claimed to be “Campus Security”.
Talk to campus security about this incident and how students can stay safe from frauds around campus. Talk to students as well and ask them if they’ve encountered any situation similar.
Make sure to get the names/ program of study of the people you talk to and gather insights from a diverse group of students.
Global Conflicts
Recent global conflicts are weighing heavily on many international students at the U of R. After attending a Ramadan Iftar hosted by the Muslim Students’ Association, President Jeff Keshen shared an email with students acknowledging the fear and stress students from Iran and other regions are feeling. Write a story that would speak with international students about how events back home effect them while studying far away. It would also look at the support services the university is offering. The piece would highlight how global crises are being felt within the campus community.
Write about this and talk to students. Highlight how campus services are actually able to help them.
Interview student clubs
While union changes and funding debates continue, most student services, clubs, and resource centres at UofR remain operational and funded even as the Engineering Society remains inactive.
Which groups and offices are functioning smoothly (e.g., Women’s Centre, UR Pride, student advocacy)?
What challenges have they faced behind the scenes (delayed budgets, staffing changes, uncertainty).
Has stability due to improved URSU’s end? How are engineering students impacted; no events, no representation, no levy spending?
Carillon on the move!
Carillon on the move is a series for the students, about the students. It gives the opportunity to students to voice their opinions about what’s happening on campus. For example, some ideas for interview topics to ask students on could be: Do students like the food on campus? Ask students about the protective services? Have they ever phoned them? Do they actually help? What more can they do to help students on campus? Where’s the best people-watching or coffee spot on campus? Which food spot do students go to after class? What are your tips for tackling this semester? Do students go to the wellness center? Has it ever helped?
You must speak to three or more students to complete the article. Make sure to ask for their full name, pronouns, program of study, and year of study in their program.