| SEPTEMBER 27 |

It's almost October! Crazy? I think so. Midterms fast approach, the weather is, well, it's Vancouver's unique blend, and photos still need taking. We've got an interesting week as our features section starts to release big stories and the different factions across UBC continue (as ever) bitterly debate the finer points of campus.

In other news, interested in getting good, direct, constructive feedback on your photography? Flip me an email and I'd be happy to look over a prepared selection of photos or photos that you've taken for the paper. Figure out why we choose certain images over others and what makes a powerful image in photojournalism. I'm free most days, evenings, and weekends so give me a shout.

Did you see something on campus? Did you take a picture of it? Submit it for the Photos of the week starting this week. I'll be running a recap in photos. Make sure the photo is well captioned and send it along for consideration.

This week's stories

Paid versus Aid
Photographer: Open
Campus for Christ has a draw for $1000 bucks for tuition. Trick is, will the lucky winner take the cash for their own tuition, or donate it to schools in Africa. Create a graphic image that displays this choice.

UBC study finds gender gap between Asian students
A UBC study has found a pretty severe gender gap between the performance of east Asian students in school, with women doing quite a bit better. Photo illustration maybe? Get a couple of friends together and take this photo, could be a fun studio thing to do?

Women's Rugby
Photographer: Open
Time: 3pm Friday
It's at Thunderbird park, it's hard-hitting action. Pick it up

Women's Field Hockey
Photographer: Open
Time: Saturday 1pm
It's more vicious than it sounds. Trust me.

NCAA -> CIS
Photographer: Open
A bunch of people switched. Sportraits galore!

Faculty Association
Photographer: OPEN
The UBC Faculty Association has reached an impasse with the university regarding contract renegotiation. You can read more about the specifics here http://www.facultyassociation.ubc.ca/bargainingblog.php#B20

Textbook Monopolies
Photographer: Dave
CASA (Canadian Alliance of Student Associations) is arguing that textbook monopolies drive up prices. Get a shot of a student with too many receipts and bills and the like piled up in their hands. Fun and easy.

AMS Council
Time: 6pm, Wednesday September 29
Photographer: Jess, Jon
We need file photos for AMS things, if you're interested in what's going on around campus, then this is the gig for you. Did I mention free food? It's in the AMS chambers in the SUB.

Parking Costs
Photographer: Dave
Parking costs at UBC have skyrocketed because of HST and transit taxation. It's about $350 bucks tax on a $600 dollar pass. Take a picture of a parking ticket in someone's window or think up something more creative.

UBC Child Care
Photographer: Hazel
We are doing an in-depth piece on campus child care. This could be a very good photo essay if you are willing to put the time in on it. Don't pick this up if you are not. It'll probably run online and in print.