News Section
zinia jaswal – news editor
zinia@carillonregina.com
Hello everyone! We’re writing for the second 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 the following Wednesday, January 14, 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.
International student study permit cuts
The number of international students have significantly reduced across Canadian post-secondary institutions. Universities particularly those reliant on international tuition revenue, now face potential budget shortfalls that could impact program offerings and campus services. Interview faculty members and students about the international student reduction and how this may effect campus services.
Make sure to get the names/ program of study of the people you talk to and gather insights from a diverse group of students.
Draining Prairie wetlands fuels Canada’s carbon emissions
A new study in FACETS reveals that draining small agricultural wetlands in Canada’s Prairie Pothole Region is substantially increasing national greenhouse gas emissions by at least five percent annually. Researchers explain the primary cause is carbon dioxide released from exposed wetland sediments, a significant oversight not yet included in Canada’s official climate accounting. Beyond carbon loss, the study warns that this drainage eliminates vital ecosystem services, making wetland protection a critical issue for national climate policy.
Interview Dr. Kerri Finlay for this article.
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!
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.
