News Section
zinia jaswal – news editor
zinia@carillonregina.com
Hello everyone! We’re writing for the eighth issue of the 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
Writer choices are due by midnight November 14. Articles will be due by midnight November 19, but 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.
Enrollment Decline: What’s Driving the Drop?
The University of Regina’s fall enrollment has fallen 3.7% compared to 2024, signaling a possible shift in student demographics and campus demand.
How is the university responding -recruitment efforts, financial aid, outreach?
Which programs or faculties saw the biggest declines?
Are international student numbers down, or is the drop mostly domestic?
Are new visa rules or cost-of-living pressures to blame?
Shoot me an email if you’d like a copy of enrollment statistics to write this article.
UofR secures $8.6M for water protection and sustainability research
The UofR has been awarded $8.6M for water protection in federal funding to support labs focused on sustainability.
Write about what this means for students and faculty, particularly those involved in sustainability projects. Interview students and UofR administrators to provide insight to
Saskatchewan’s sustainability sector. Explore how this will impact Saskatchewan and why it is important regarding water security and climate impacts. Talk to Dr. Kerri Finlay
on how she is helping change our environment.
Make sure to get the names/program of study of the people you talk to and gather insights from a diverse group of students.
Shoot me an email if you’d like to know what questions you can ask for this article.
Province Caps Tuition Increase
The provincial government has announced a major funding agreement with Saskatchewan
post secondary education institutions. The agreement also states the government has agreed to the tuition increase limit: the limit of 4% for domestic undergraduate programs will be decreased to 3%.
Write an article about how the funding will affect education in Saskatchewan and how will students benefit from it? Will there be a decrease or increase in scholarships? Are students relieved to hear about this change?
Write about this and talk to students!
“The Trains Are Running on Time”: Student Services Stable Despite Campus Turmoil
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.
