When this blog was started by Goh Iromoto it was meant to be more than just an alternative way to distribute the pitch list, it was designed to promote photography at our paper and among the team. This is why I'm asking what you're looking for in this blog, whether that be tips and tricks, links to tutorials, photo break downs, or ideas to get away from the desk and out shooting. [Cont'd]. I want this to be a tool that is useful, but I need you to tell me what would be best.
That being said, I was inspired to write this post by The Globe and Mail's Photodesk. It's a new approach to engaging more readership on the website. It takes the ideas from blogs like Lens at the New York Times and combines it with resources and advice from professional photographers. It's a great looking resource with engaging Canadian content. Go check it out, comment on what you think.
One last thing to check out. Canon has put out this great Vimeo channel to show off the 5Dii's video. It's cameraporn to be sure, but it's great cameraporn.
Ciao,
Geoff
>> SEE FULL POST HERE
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| October 15 |
So it's short notice. Why? Because it's been one of those weeks. So please pick up something!
In other news: Hootenanny! It's our annual fundraiser for NASH (the national journalism conference every year) and we need you to come out and bring all your friends! It's a $10 all you can drink event, $5 for the door, no outside alcohol. All the details (and the RSVP) can be found here: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=143910485654024
Want to Volunteer for Hootenanny? Come help prepare the place for drunken shenanigans, man the door, or serve beer. If you volunteer for more than two hours, you get in free.
And on to the pitches:
For Sunday
Apple Fest
Photographer: Tara M.
Free food. That's right, you show up, you shoot a few people tasting apple based products, and then you may partake yourself.
The Beanery
Photographer: Jess L.
Take a few pictures of people working. Be sneaky and quick though!
Canzine Review Saturday
Time/Place: 1-6pm Saturday, W2 Storium
Photographer: Open
Go hang out with our culture people and shoot some cool stuff at the local independent publishers conference. You'll learn a thing or two and meet some great people.
For Wednesday
ALLIES at UBC
Photographer: Open
ALLIES is a group for pro feminist men on campus. They're trying to become much more active on campus and have ambitious goals. Go up and get some interesting pictures of these dudes.
Jocelyn Lai Profile
Photographer: Open
She's a musician on campus, and a damn good one. Get her in the sticks of music and make it interesting.
Land use on Campus
Graphic Designer: Open
We need more graphics! Yes, that's right, we're doing another story on land use. Got something creative on this subject, tell me and submit.
Genetically Modified Fish
Graphic Designer: Open
A short story about genetically modified fish. Maybe just a photoshop of a mutant fish?
Environmental Supplement: Deadzone map & article
Graphic Designer: Open
Deadzones are areas of the ocean in which the water has no oxygen. Some are natural, some are caused by man. We want some one to find out where they are in the Vancouver area, and what is causing them. Contact the writer and do a little map.
Environmental Supplement: The wonders salmon run
Graphic Designer: Open
Carbon analysis shows that the BC salmon runs are responsible for a huge amount of the life in the region. Essentially, we want a sappy image of fish jumping out of the water, or something like that.
This year's salmon run
Graphic Designer: Open
We had a lot of fish, and apparently this is part of a cycle, and so we have a writer who is looking into the cohen inquiries and writing a story about them. Photo ideas: a "cycle" in which there are 3 salmon, then 10, then 15, then 1 (in a circle).
Environmental Supplement: Is your food Oceanwise
Graphic Designer: Open
We want some one to look into the Oceanwise certification. What does it mean, how does it matter, and who is looking out for it.
Environmental Supplement: Fisheries go goliath
Graphic Designer: Open
We've been told that BC fisheries are taking orders from Jimmy Pattison, essentially aiming to squash smaller fisheries. Probably something like a big ship blocking off a smaller ship would work for this.
>> SEE FULL POST HERE
| 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.
>> SEE FULL POST HERE
| SEPTEMBER 21 |
Hi everybody,
Yet another week and we're up again with pitches for everyone. A little short this week as we now have a deluge of holdovers from the last few issues. It's an exciting week and we've got an exciting event planned for you on Friday, September 24. Check your emails for more details or email me.
This week our photo of the week goes to Josh Curran for his shot taken during the homecoming game on Saturday. Kudo's to Josh. Check the photo above to see it.
IMPORTANT DAY OF PHOTO (and it's a concert, yep)
Fine Mist @ The Railway
Photographer: OPEN
Time: TUESDAY<- TONIGHT @9pm
They're pretty cool, we're writing a story on them, and you get to hang out with the totally awesome Jonny Wakefield, guardian of the Culture section. Want to shoot a show? This is THE show to shoot.
Coming up this week
AUS Elections results
Photographer: Open
It's a big party on Friday night, tons of fun and all you have to do is snap a few quick ones of the crowd erupting at the presidential announcements. Just sneak out during desk crawl, we'll get you an exact time of the announcement.
Farming
Photographer: Open
We're running a story on farming and the UBC farm. If someone wants to run down and grab a few shots of the farm I would be forever indebted.
Olio Music Fest
Photographers: Dave, Open (Friday), Open (Saturday)
Olio Fest is a pretty big thing for Culture right now. I'm looking for someone to shoot on Saturday or Sunday night, downtown. Confirm band details with culture@ubyssey.ca (Jonny and Bryce).
Coming up next week
AMS Council
Photographer: OPEN
Time: Sept. 29, 6pm.
A) FREE FOOD. B) I really need some stock shots of this. This is the kind of stuff that will run in the paper for the next year, so I need gold. Get in there and make the exec look interesting. Plus, you'll know what's going on with campus before it goes on.
Day of the Longboat
Photographer: Open
Time: September 25 or October 1
We need photos of this. It's the coolest event of the season put on by rec and tons of people get involved with it every year and bond over it. Lot's of great emotion involved, as well as some absolutely insane competition and spirit!
Belkin Sign "There was and there wasn't a city of Baghdad"
Photographer: Open
Long story short, it's art. Take this one and snap a photo to accompany our more detailed writeup.
The Hungarian Gate
Photographer: Open
Another anecdotal piece from news on why Hungarian Engineers dragged a gate across the world. Make it pretty and run. Fun gig for an easy picture.
The Green Laser (of less than doom)
Photographer: Open
This'll be a tough one. Bring your tripod down past totem and snipe the green laser that appears from nowhere from the back of a truck. A very interesting spectacle at night.
Cool! Hope to see you out shooting (or on Friday)!
Geoff
>> SEE FULL POST HERE
| SEPTEMBER 13 |
Here's the current state of the pitch list, again, feel free to get in contact with me, remind me that you exist (I forget sometimes), or make plans. If you're interested in doing graphics, give me a shout! We're looking for people more talented with photoshop/illustrator than myself (not hard to do) who like to challenge themselves with graphic design and illustration.
Also, general staff meetings start tomorrow at noon. TUESDAY'S AT NOON for the rest of the year are when we have these general meetings, you can see the agenda in the Sunday issue. If you would like to become a staff photographer, you need to attend two out of three consecutive meetings. Bonuses for being staff include:
- FREE Stuff (Ubyssey T-shirt, Ubyssey Waterbottle)
- Vote on stuff
- Get a "@ubyssey.ca" email address
- Attend national and regional conferences
- Put the Ubyssey on your resume
So here it goes: Pitch list three.
En Garde!
Photographer: Chris
Get in contact with the fencing club and see if they... can set up a time this week for a photo shoot. lends itself well to good photos.
WEIRD People
Photographer: OPEN
So apparently us WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic) people here at university are the most studied group out of anyone, and it's skewing the results. Take a plain shot of a shrugging, "Hey, it's not my fault" university student (should be plenty around). Bonus points if you can get a psych textbook into the shot.
Film Soc
Photographer: Nicole
They run the norm, cool stuff. Grab a shot and make it interesting
AMS Council
Photographer: OPEN
Time: Wednesday, 6pm
Tag along to council and see what's up. Snap some candids for the archives and for that moment we REALLY need a picture, like now. It's a challenge to catch councillors with something interesting. Also, find out what's actually going on with the referendum. Did I mention free food?
Belkin Sign "There was and there wasn't a city of Baghdad"
Photographer: Open
Long story short, it's art. Take this one and snap a photo to accompany our more detailed writeup.
The Hungarian Gate
Photographer: Open
Another anecdotal piece from news on why Hungarian Engineers dragged a gate across the world. Make it pretty and run. Fun gig for an easy picture.
The Green Laser (of less than doom)
Photographer: Open
This'll be a tough one. Bring your tripod down past totem and snipe the green laser that appears from nowhere from the back of a truck. A very interesting spectacle at night.
Outdoor Pool, what up with that?
Photographer: Jon Chiang
Why did they cover the pool? It's made for some much less interesting moments as of late. It's not really that interesting a plunge anymore. Take pictures from the 10m (I'll get you up there).
Farm Aid Show
Photographer: Tim
Farm Aid was big when they first hit the scene a few years back. Now, it's a fun outdoor concert put on every year in support of UBC farm. Shoot the concert for review shots.
Wally the Bull
Photographer: Open
The completely autocratic mascot is now roaming the streets of UBC, terrorizing first years with his tyranny. Get a shot of this bull and get it back to me for the wanted... I mean, the paper.
Start your own Sorority!
Photographer: Open
I have no clue. Apparently there's a new sorority on campus. We're getting details, but we need a graphic/photo. Got any ideas?
Olio Music Festival
Photographers: Dave, Jon
Still working on the details, but it's basically a great big festival with great local music. Details coming, really.
Pesticides on campus
Photographer: Open
We have a great lead on pesticide use on campus (a no no around here). Make a photo illustration involving the private housing on campus. Even a simple shot of clear grass could work here.
DJ's at Thunderbird
Photographer: Open
Apparently UBC Athletics is trying to get a monthly DJ'd event at Thunderbird Arena, it's looking like it might go through. Take a shot of the arena with the houses, try and get a sense of the distance and see give the viewer a general sense of things.
Frats and Sororities on Campus
Photographer: Open
Get a photo at a frat party. Easy enough, if there is one. Rushing is happening all week though..
>> SEE FULL POST HERE
SEPTEMBER 6 PITCH
So it's the first week back to school. Boring? I think not! Tons of events going down this week, get involved while you still can! Also, new this year (a returning feature of the Ubyssey Photo department) is our weekly meeting! Meetings will be Mondays @ 2pm starting next week on Sept. 13. I will pitch first crack for pitches at these meetings, and it's a good chance to come meet who you're working with here at the Ubyssey. It's only a half hour of your time, so come join us. Also, I will be organizing shoot-shops starting the third week of September which will happen around campus.
Again, if you're interested in meeting up, I'm often bored in the office. text/email me and I'll get back to you ASAP. Check out the blog to see who's picking up pitches, I update it as people take things. ubyphotos.blogspot.com
OPENING SHOT - The Gates....
Photographer: Open
Time: Due Tuesday night
So we're running the gates at UBC (they're around 10th and Blanca on the edge of campus) for our Governance special. This is an extremely important photo and I need it quick. Go out to the gates and take a few pictures at various focal lengths. Spend some time because it's a very important issue.
Caught Peeking!
Photographer: Open
So you may have heard a few employees were disciplined for jumping past a few NSFW warnings. We're using this issue to open up a broader case of privacy issues on Campus. I need someone to knock off a photo illustration of this. Someone illuminated by their screen would be a great shot. These photo illustrations require a little more work, but are worth it in the end.
Rave in the Arenas
Photographer: Open
So apparently we're going to be doing raves in the arena. Another Due for Wednesday photo Illustration, News section leader. Any ideas on this? I've got the standard building shot, but would love to see something more interesting. UBC Athletics is going to be holding DJ'd events at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird arena type place.
Get working
Photographer: Andrew Hood
Workout places across campus. This isn't imperative that it happens right away, but it needs to happen soon. A great afternoon of walking around campus and shooting fluff shots of the campus gyms and fields. I'll be sending two people out on this, so ask and you get to meet up with a fellow photographer!
Imagine it!
Photographers: OPEN, OPEN, OPEN
Time: Tuesday Sep. 7, 8:30am-6pm
Imagine day is the first day of en masse students. You're there, you're not a first year, and you're bored? Come take photos for us! We're doing awesome cool things like time-lapse, catwalks, general journalism, landscape, etc. This is a great day to get involved with the team and cover this campus. I have to focus on recruitment for this entire week so I will be depending on you guys.
Grad Art Expo
Photographer: Open
Time: Thursday Sep. 9, 7-10pm
It's an Art show. Make someone look interesting. Although with UBC FA, anything could be there. Try and find something interesting and include more than the art (The surroundings, tell a story). There will probably be free wine and cheese or something to that effect. Just sayin'.
Dean's Debate
Photographer: Open
Time: Friday, Sep. 10 2:30pm
The dean's debate is often funny, informative, and ironically our own Coordinating Editor Justin McElroy will be moderating. This would make much more sense if he attended but a third of his classes. Dean's debate has a head-to-head portion that makes for a great shot, so go for it. It's at the conversation pit in the SUB (by the Art Gallery).
Design Cubed
Photographer: Open
The architectural firm for the SUB has a cool design forum going up in the SUB. Try and make it look as cool as their proposal. If it's ugly enough though we're running side by sides so people know how we got screwed.
Couching it up!
Photographer: Open
We're doing an article on couch surfing. We have quite a few experts on staff so it's going to be awesome. We need a shot of someone lazing about, sleeping on a couch. Easy, fun, and a great graphic to do!
Twister World Record
Photographer: Open
Time: Sunday, Sep. 12, 2-4pm
This is sweet. There are alot of people going to this. Just imagine twister covering McInnes field, and that's your photo. Do it, bring it into production.
CiTR FEATURE
Photographer: Open
Get a creative shot in the booth. Include lots of things in the picture. My recommendation: Get into the picture and get low. It's a neat space, might need flashes or a tripod. Try to include people in this shot, or person. Doesn't need to include their face, but people are good.
Wreck Beach: How-to
Photographer: Open
This is one of our favourite places. In light of that, our culture Editor Jonny has offered to bare all and pose on the beach. We'd like him to stay well away from the camera though, so I'm thinking a gorgeous sunset shot on the beach with Jonny standing on the shore looking out. Interested yet?
Welcome Back BBQ
Photographer: Open/Geoff
Time: Friday Sep. 10, 4pm onwards
GASLIGHT ANTHEM. Yep. You get to see them free if you shoot this. Music, beer, shows, all in all a good time. We get you in and you get us pictures. Another thing we'll probably send a few people on. It's a good time and you're gonna be there anyways, so bring your camera and make the Ubyssey proud.
MOA Mash-up Mixer
Time: Thursday Sep. 9, 7pm
Photographer: Open
It's a party, we're gonna do some sort of stand up on it so we'd like some shots. It'll be fun and you'll get in free. Kegs expected on-site.
First week Plaza
Time: Wednesday-Friday 10am-2pm
Photographer: Open
We're looking for a photographer who's willing to snap a few on their lunch. Easy, fun gig that will keep you on your toes with candids. It's daylight and timely so get at'er.
Born Ruffians Show
Photographer: Gerald Deo
Time: Saturday Sep. 11, 8pm
See a show, shoot for 15 minutes. It's a pretty good gig. Must be focused to get this. Bring the fast glass - the Pit is a light whore.
MSTRKFT
Photographer: Dave Elop
Time: Sunday, Sep. 12
See above
Engineering Muscle
Photographer: Open
We have quite a few people just insane enough to do varsity athletics and a degree in engineering. Get some contacts from me and get after these people for some profile shots. Make it interesting. Calculators, wrenches, and sporting equipment OH MY!
Men's Soccer - UBC vs. TWU
Photographer: Open
Time: Friday Sep. 10, 7pm
Big game. TWU is one of UBC's biggest rivals, so it should be fun to shoot. it's on the soccer field at thunderbird park, the artificial turf. Should be good.
UBC's Stop - Zac Kalthoff
Photographer: Open
Kalthoff is our goalkeeper for the men's team. Apparently he's pretty good. Bring the speedlites and do a profile of him. (I'll get you contacts).
>> SEE FULL POST HERE
AUGUST 28 PITCH LIST
Well, it's that time again. Pitch time! We're already in print, and shots need shooting. I've included some first week stuff but we'll have another pitch list at the end of the week. Usually, Pitches will come out Mondays with supplemental pitches on Fridays. Weekly pitches will be updated on the blog. See below for those things you are interested in and send me a line. I am currently stuck in the middle of nowhere (Yale) with the rest of the team, so I apologize for my spotty responses over the weekend. I'll be back in the office Monday.
Like design? Like taking photo illustrations? Like just doing random things? Obsessive about grammar and punctuation? If you're any of the above, come by the office Wednesdays and Sundays and help us make the paper! it's a ton of fun with many hands, and we are producing the first year issue then! Bring your computer and come see how it's made.
Again, if you're interested in meeting up, I'm often bored in the office. text/email me and I'll get back to you ASAP.
Football Home Opener
Photographer: Open
Time: Sunday Sep. 4 @ 1pm
It's a big game. New coach (he won a National championship with UBC back in '97), new prospects, and it's against UofA. Great game. Bring the big guns as it's a stretch with the glass.
Minnesota-UBC Basketball
Photographer: Open
Time: Thursday Sep. 2 @7pm
Place: War Memorial Gym
This will be a great game against a US team. With UBC joining the NCAA this game should tell us a little bit about the competition down south. High ISO, Wide-open glass. Mid range glass will do.
Women's Soccer Preview
Photographer: Open
Time: Sep. 2 @ 8pm
Place: Thunderbird Park Turf
The women's team is taking on Surrey United (Premiere level). The women's team does fairly well here, so this should be a fun, hard-hitting game.
Simon Fraser Player
Photographer: Open
So apparently a few players have been switching to UBC to stay in Canadian leagues. We're writing a bit about that. It's Sportrait time with this shot, so get creative!
Caught Peeking!
Photographer: Open
So you may have heard a few employees were disciplined for jumping past a few NSFW warnings. We're using this issue to open up a broader case of privacy issues on Campus. I need someone to knock off a photo illustration of this. Someone illuminated by their screen would be a great shot. These photo illustrations require a little more work, but are worth it in the end.
Get working
Photographer: Open
Workout places across campus. This isn't imperative that it happens right away, but it needs to happen soon. A great afternoon of walking around campus and shooting fluff shots of the campus gyms and fields. I'll be sending two people out on this, so ask and you get to meet up with a fellow photographer!
Cappuccino on Campus
Photographer: Open
We need someone with an eye for a good cup of coffee and the mouth to coax a cute barista to make some coffee all pretty. Find a table by a window, shoot a beautiful backlit cappuccino.
FIRST WEEK
Imagine it!
Photographers: OPEN, OPEN, OPEN
Time: Tuesday Sep. 7, 8:30am-6pm
Imagine day is the first day of en masse students. You're there, you're not a first year, and you're bored? Come take photos for us! We're doing awesome cool things like time-lapse, catwalks, general journalism, landscape, etc. This is a great day to get involved with the team and cover this campus. I have to focus on recruitment for this entire week so I will be depending on you guys.
Grad Art Expo
Photographer: Open
Time: Thursday Sep. 9, 7-10pm
It's an Art show. Make someone look interesting. Although with UBC FA, anything could be there. Try and find something interesting and include more than the art (The surroundings, tell a story).
Welcome Back BBQ
Photographer: Open
Time: Friday Sep. 10, 4pm onwards
Music, beer, shows, all in all a good time. We get you in and you get us pictures. Another thing we'll probably send a few people on. It's a good time and you're gonna be there anyways, so bring your camera and make the Ubyssey proud.
Born Ruffians Show
Photographer: Open
Time: Saturday Sep. 11, 8pm
See a show, shoot for 15 minutes. It's a pretty good gig. Must be focused to get this. Bring the fast glass - the Pit is a light whore.
>> SEE FULL POST HERE
Summer Update
So the summer has been slow so far. People doing there thing, editors out of town, the usual. Hopefully we will see another pitch list in the next week, our section editors are hard at work rustling up writers - I'll let you all know as soon as I know what is happening. (Cont'd) In the meanwhile, I thought I'd share some meaningless graphics and links with you: here's what I've been finding, feel free to comment with your own.
13 Signs You're A Bad Graphic Designer
This video here is a video of making, well, videos. It's also a Sandisk commercial, but hey, free and cheap tips?
I've been watching a lot of soccer which means:
And something I found particularly relevant
>> SEE FULL POST HERE
First Summer Pitches
It's the start of summer, and we're back in the swing of things here at the Ubyssey, pick up a pitch or two.
Farm Girl
Photographer: Open
Deadline: Ongoing project
Kathy (one of last year's culture editors) is going to be working at the UBC farm (you know, the one we all put up such a fuss about). She will be planting, tending and eventually selling the produce she cultivates, and then writing about it. Think about it as a "City girl meets rural world" type of adventure. We are going to be doing a bunch of media projects, and what I'm hoping someone is interested in doing is documenting Kathy's adventures in the field. This would involve periodically coming out to the farm - and hopefully eventually a trip to the market - to take pictures of the farm, the plants, the fields, Kathy, etc. This is your chance to tell a story. Often we photographers are only the supplemental story, here you will have the opportunity to tell the story with your lens. We'll put the whole thing together and it should be a great portfolio builder, possibly even a gallery piece. So here's the deal: send me a message and pitch yourself to this story. This isn't your average bear, and so I'd like to make sure it's covered by the most dedicated person, not just the person who emails me first. Send me a message illustrating a few of your ideas and why you want this project and I will get back to the right person in the next week.
Tennis Centre gone Wild!
Photographer: Open
Deadline: May 14 (Friday!)
Story about the crazy shenanigans going on at the Tennis Centre. I'm looking for some brave soul to wander down to the tennis centre, snap some shots of the outside (inside if you can too!) and then slog back up. I know you can do it!
Investigative Journalists hit the hard drive jackpot
Photographer: Open
Deadline: May 18
A team of investigative journalists from the UBC J-school recently won some very fancy awards for a documentary in which they discovered super-secretive Pentagon data on tossed hard drives in Ghana. We can probably get a hold of some of the dudes for a photo or something
Camp gets kids back on the couch
Photographer: Geoff
Deadline: May 18th
So UBC is hosting a video game camp in late July early August and has been causing a ruckus. Since we're writing the article before the actual start of the camp, this will be some sort of photo illustration.
Couched out?
Photographer: Open
Deadline: May 24
Couchsurfing has become one of the most popular ways to find somewhere to stay for cheap while travelling, especially amongst students. Is there a Couchsurfing community at UBC? Looking for a great photo illustration to complement this interesting story. Who's got a sleepy girl/boyfriend? Props to the person who can catch someone actually sleeping
Music Waste
Photographer: Open
Deadline: June 10-12 (TBD)
Vancouver's annual underground music festival. Go to the first show, get your shots, laugh at all the hipster kids (or join in). No word yet on what band you'll be seeing, we're still figuring out the who's who on that end, but this will be fun. Dates are June 9-13, the commitment will not be for the entire festival, but a select night or two.
In the House Festival
Photographer: Mirah
Deadline: June 5
This festival features shows hosted in people's houses. So they're like house parties, but actually concerts. Apparently this is an on going thing. Rad. Go to the first night of the festival, shoot the show, get some shots of the venue (ie someone's abode), and have some fun while you're at it. First night is June 4.
>> SEE FULL POST HERE
Summer plugs and a new Photo Editor
So, it's that time again. You've finished school, you're writing exams, and hopefully looking towards a summer of bliss, relaxation, possibly back-breaking work that is only ever assigned to desperate students..
On that note, I'd like to let you know that, yet again, the reins have changed hands. My name is Geoff Lister and I will be working with the rest of the Ubyssey editorial board as your Photo Editor for the 2010/2011 year. I'm excited to get things rolling and really hope to see great new things from everyone.
That being said, the summer isn't just for relaxing. We will be working on stories all throughout the summer, albeit on a reduced, online-only schedule. We will still be looking for photographers to cover various pitches, from festivals to profiles and other events around campus and Vancouver.
I'll be sending out pitch lists both via email and posting again on the Ubyssey Photo Blog, a great resource which I will hope to use a lot more over the coming year both by posting regular pitch lists and interesting tidbits, photographers, news, etc. I hope to keep your RSS feed happy and sated.
Finally, what I would love to know, and to cut down on unnecessary emails, is who is still here over the summer and whether you will be available to shoot over the coming months. If you can email me confirming your summer status that would be most helpful, and even if you're not, shoot me an email if you're still interested in shooting in the coming year.
Thanks again for all your hard work!
Geoff
>> SEE FULL POST HERE
NOVEMBER: Week 4 and DECEMBER: WEEK 1
As I've mentioned before, November 30 will be my last paper until our January 4 issue; Brendan Albano will be stepping in while I'm recovering from surgery. It's been a pleasure working with you; next term will bring a lot of challenges but also a lot of opportunity and I'm excited to face them.
Anyway, here's what needs shooting:
NOVEMBER 26
NEWS
Tuition Raises and the AMS
photographer: Gerald
description: Tuition's going up across the continent, with Alberta lifting their cap on professional programs and California's state schools seeing a 32% increase. What's the AMS doing on the home front?
Housing
photographer: [open]
description: What are the rules regarding housing, sublets, and the Olympics? Are Housing residents subject to different rules than the UNA?
CULTURE
East Side Culture Crawl
photographer: Oana
description: head out on the East Side Culture Crawl, which runs from Nov. 20 to 22, take some pictures of crowds, art, the interaction of the two, and maybe see if an artist is willing to demonstrate for you.
Campus Library Guide
photographer: [open]
description: where are the silent and super-silent study rooms, and where's the best place to snack and study, undisturbed?
What not to eat on dates
photographer: [open]
description: shoot some food (lobster, spaghetti, things that spill) and see how grotesque you can make it. alternately, stage a date gone wrong (because the food was poorly chosen).
Ramen, Pho, and Udon
photographer: [open]
description: where are the best noodles in town, and what's the difference between the three soup styles?
Ways to deal with study stress
photographer: [open]
description: exactly what it sounds like.
IDEAS
Perspectives Headshots
photographer: [open]
description: this week, we have ones from the Israeli Awareness Club, Journalists for Human Rights, and Students for Palestinian Human Rights.
I think you can guess what they're about.
OLYMPICS
Drug Testing
photographer: [open]
description: doping mechanisms, anti-doping mechanisms, and the wide variety of side effects. definitely an infographic.
SPORTS
Justin McRae profile
photographer: Michael T
description: profile on a hockey player.
FIRST NATIONS SUPPLEMENT
NOVEMBER 30
NEWS
Ian McAllister
photographer: Michael Thibault
date: Thursday November 26, 12:30, Norm Theatre
description: An award-winning author, Ian McAllister works for the non-profit organization Pacific Wild and is one of Canada’s leading wilderness advocates.
Aftab Erban
photographer: [open]
description: TBD
Legal Observer programs
photographer: [open]
description: This comes from the recent partnership by the Student Legal Fund Society at UBC and the BC Civil Liberties Association that will train at least 330 students through legal observer workshops in the lead up to the Games. What will happen at these workshops? What do students learn? Why are students getting involved? Attend ONE of the sessions, talk to the organizers and students.
AMS Translink
photographer: Michael Thibault
description: Starting January 1, 2010, TransLink is introducing a $2.50 AddFare for those wanting to take the Canada Line to the airport. Apparently the U-Pass does not matter in this case! What? We have to pay $2.50? What is the AMS doing about this? Is SFU taking action as well?
CULTURE
Buy Nothing Day
photographer: Brendan Albano
description: Buy Nothing Day is an informal day of protest against consumerism observed by social activists. It was founded by Vancouver artist Ted Dave and subsequently promoted by the Canadian Adbusters magazine. Participants boycott purchasing anything for 24 hours in a concentrated display of anti-consumerism.
Cabin Guide
photographer: Brendan Albano
description: TBD
Rainy-Day Hangouts
photographer: Andrew Hood
description: TBD
UBC Juggling Club
photographer: Mirah V
description: They are defy the human capacity for coordination--well, the ones in Cirque du Soleil do, anyways. Find out if these guys are circus freaks or just a club of geeks.
Trapeze Girl:
photographer: Michael Thibault
date: November 28, 7-9pm
description: A UBC student quit the cheerleading squad to train to join the circus. Her practice is on Thursday evenings from 7-9 in North Van. You gotta trek out there, shoot, help our multimedia editor Tara with video and talk about how some lady decided to screw the UBC cheerleading squad and run away to the circus.
Dinner Party Recipes
photographer: [open]
description: The Ubyssey will be running a story on how to put together dinner parties. We've noticed that people first starting university have no idea how to cook for themselves, never mind groups of people.
Gilbert and Sullivan Preview:
photographer: [open]
description: The Gilbert & Sullivan Society put on Broadway-style musicals, generally a couple of times a year. I want some one to check out what they're up to and how they're working as a group. Their newest show is a production of Trial by Jury.
SPORTS
Weekend Games:
Friday, November 27
Women's Volleyball vs Simon Fraser: 7:00 PM, War Memorial Gym
Women's Ice Hockey vs Regina: 7:30 PM, Thunderbird Arena
Saturday, November 28
Women's Ice Hockey vs Regina: 7:30 PM, Thunderbird Arena
Athletes of the Week
photographer: Geoff L
description: It's an ongoing feature; two athletes, two portraits, and five days to do it in.
Zara Huntley Profile
photographer: [open]
description: women's b-ball player.
Curling with Paralympic Gold Medalist Chris Daw
photographer: [open]
date: November 28, 12-6pm, Vancouver Curling Club, 4460 Dinmont Avenue (google maps link)
description: as part of a fundraiser run by four (!) clubs, a Paralympic gold medalist is giving curling lessons. Dress warmly.
IDEAS
Swine Flu Feature
photographer: [open]
description: TBD
DECEMBER 3
NEWS
Unruh Profile
photographer: [open]
description: Teaches Physics of Music, and has done so for years. Best Arts Science requirement ever!
Club Spaces
photographer: [open]
description: If you've walked by the CopyRight place, you'll see that there have been some changes—photocopiers moved, club spaces will be installed. What clubs are going to be put there? There are only about 10 spots or so.
Copenhagen
photographer: [open]
description: TBD
CULTURE
Drug Panic Attacks
photographer: [open]
description: TBD
Cooking with Microwaves
photographer: [open]
description: TBD
Holidays on Campus
photographer: [open]
description: TBD
MFA Open Studios
photographer: [open]
description: TBD
IDEAS
TBD
SPORTS
TBD
OLYMPICS
>> SEE FULL POST HERE
NOVEMBER: Week 3.5 - 4
As always: stuff what needs shooting.
NOVEMBER 19
NEWS
Asbestos
photographer: Andrew H
description: where is it on campus? what's the harm?
David Ng profile
photographer: Michael L.
description: shoot a profile of a prof. make it interesting.
Japadog
photographer: Kathy L.
description: they're back! who're they raising funds for, and how bad is the lineup?
CULTURE
Coffee on Campus
photographer: Kathy L.
description: coffee on campus. who's got the worst scones and the best drip?
Pump Trolley Improv
photographer: Gerald D.
description: they're an improv troupe; take pictures of them doing wacky things.
Used Bookstores:
photographer: [open]
description: we're making a map of used bookstores around town.
IDEAS
Investigative Team Grocery Report:
photographer: [open]
description: if you're interested in infographics, this is a great opportunity to try your hand; the team compiled prices on common food items at a huge number of markets and now we get to tease trends out of the data AND make it look interesting.
Streeters
photographer: [open]
description: accompany our Multimedia Editor and her valiant team as they poll people on how they feel about the issue of the day, and snag portraits while people talk.
SPORTS
TBD.
NOVEMBER 23
NEWS
Philip Zimbardo Lecture and Interview
photographer: [open]
date: Friday, November 20, 2009 1:00 PM (interview is at 2:30pm), Frederick Wood Theatre.
description: best known for the infamous Stanford Prison Experiment, Dr. Zimbardo is delivering a speech and then speaking with one of our writers.
Profile: Louise Lemieux
photographer: Jon C.
description: This UBC professor "lives green." Find out why and how she does it, and so easily too amongst other cool things.
Disabilities
photographer: [open]
description: TBD
Translink
photographer: [open]
description: infographics on some of the financial issues Translink is facing.
Dare AIDS
photographer: [open]
description: TBD
CULTURE
Savage Love Live
date: November 21, 7pm, Chan Centre
photographer: Sean Morrow.
description: he's speaking at the Chan! I don't know if they'll let us have a photographer, but I'll try.
John Zaritsky Interview
photographer: Mirah L
description: He used to teach the documentary class at the Film Production program at UBC, and he has won an Oscar in '83 for an episode of The Fifth Estate that he directed, called "Just Another Missing Kid". His new documentary, "Leave Them Laughing," is about trying to see the lighter side of death.
Trapeze Artist Profile
photographer: Mirah L (maaaybe)
description: it's an artist profile on a student who relaxes by flipping out in the most literal sense.
IDEAS
Investigative Team: Bookstores
photographer: Anthony G
description: TBD.
SPORTS
Weekend Games:
Friday, November 20
Women's Volleyball vs Thompson Rivers, War Memorial Gym, 6:00pm
Men's Ice Hockey vs Lethbridge, Thunderbird Arena, 7:30pm
Men's Volleyball vs Thompson Rivers, War Memorial Gym, 8:00pm
Saturday, November 21
Women's Volleyball vs Thompson Rivers, War Memorial Gym, 6:00pm
Men's Ice Hockey vs Lethbridge, Thunderbird Arena, 7:30pm
Men's Volleyball vs Thompson Rivers, War Memorial Gym, 8:00pm
Athletes of the Week
photographer: Geoff L.
description: we get athletes, you shoot them.
NOVEMBER 26
NEWS
Tuition Raises and the AMS
photographer: [open]
description: TBD
Housing
photographer: [open]
description: TBD
Israeli Awareness Club
photographer: [open]
description: TBD
CULTURE
East Side Culture Crawl
photographer: [open]
description: head out on the East Side Culture Crawl, which runs from Nov. 20 to 22, take some pictures of crowds, art, the interaction of the two, and maybe see if an artist is willing to demonstrate for you.
Campus Library Guide
photographer: [open]
description: where are the silent and super-silent study rooms, and where's the best place to snack and study, undisturbed?
What not to eat on dates
photographer: [open]
description: shoot some food (lobster, spaghetti, things that spill) and see how grotesque you can make it. alternately, stage a date gone wrong (because the food was poorly chosen).
Ramen, Pho, and Udon
photographer: [open]
description: where are the best noodles in town, and what's the difference between the three soup styles?
Ways to deal with study stress
photographer: [open]
description: exactly what it sounds like.
IDEAS
Perspectives Headshots
photographer: [open]
description: this week, we have ones from the Israeli Awareness Club, Journalists for Human Rights, and Students for Palestinian Human Rights.
I think you can guess what they're about.
OLYMPICS
Drug Testing
photographer: [open]
description: doping mechanisms, anti-doping mechanisms, and the wide variety of side effects. definitely an infographic.
SPORTS
TBD
FIRST NATIONS SUPPLEMENT
TBD
>> SEE FULL POST HERE
NOVEMBER: Week 2.5 - 3
Here's stuff that needs covering:
NOVEMBER 12
NEWS
Bursary Scams
photographer: [open]
description: TBD
Remembrance Day
photographer: Brendan A.
description: head to the Remembrance Day ceremonies with our news writer and document the proceedings. This will be a day-of story, so be prepared to file photos as soon as you get near a computer.
Donald Dutton Profile
photographer: Mirah
description: psych prof, shoot him in the face.
Law Building Woes
photographer: [open]
description: Law students are still having trouble with moving into a new building while using the old one. This would be a good photo illustration.
CULTURE
The Return of a Bad Idea:
photographer: Michael T.
date: 6pm, Sunday November 8.
description: facebook description here; a brakeless race for fixed-gear bicycles.
Bike Co-Op Profile
photographer: [open]
description: what do they do in the bike kitchen and co-op?
Equestrian Club
photographer: Michael T.
description: it's a club! with horses! that jump!
Jason Mewes
photographer: Mirah
date: Nov 9
description: a screening of Jay and Silent Bob, a Q/A, and photos with the guy who plays Jay.
Used Book Stores
photographer: Michael T.
description: books can be read for fun, and used books can be had for cheap.
Cantonese Opera Drag Lecture
photographer: Gerald
description: "Mr. Aw-Yeong is one of the few nandan (male specialists of female roles) still performing in Cantonese opera in the world. A student of Cantonese opera’s most famous actress Hong Xiannü, he has performed in the qingyi role (virtuous and chaste woman) for over two decades. In this one hour event, Mr. Aw-Yeong will discuss his style of performing female characters and demonstrate dance movements, including special skills that disappeared from the Chinese stage after 1949."
IDEAS
n/a
SPORTS
Athlete of the Week
photographer: Geoff L.
description: you find out who it is on Monday night, then track them down and take a sport portrait by Saturday afternoon. Oddly, it's sort of fun.
Liz Cordonier:
photographer: [open]
description: She's a volleyball player, and her spikes are (rightly) feared.
Women's Rugby:
NOVEMBER 16
NEWS
Ancient Forest Committee Rally
photographer: [open]
description: Look at this blurb: "Let's flash flood the place! We're meeting at the 84 bus stop to catch the 11:40 bus (there's one at 11:50 if you miss it). The theme is going to be The Elephant in the Room because Gordon Campbell is ignoring the importance of old growth forests in the consideration of climate change. You can join the facebook event here, and make sure to invite your friends. The more people we can turn out to this event, the more the Liberal government will take notice."
Paramedics
photographer: [open]
description: they're still on strike. what does this mean for students?
more stories TBD.
CULTURE
SHiNDiG Semifinals:
date: November 10, 10pm
photographer: [open]
description: we need someone to head to the Railway Club on a Tuesday night, and listen to the local bands (and take photos) as well as hanging out with CITR folk (who are lovely) and maybe having a beer. Must be 19+.
CiTR's That DJ Competition
date: November 12
photographer: [open]
description: CiTR is on their 3rd-annual DJ competition in the Pit next week. Check it out, shoot the winner, and fend off creepy advances from former Ubyssey photo editor DJ Oker Chen. Must be 19+.
Scholarship winners concert
date: November 14, 8pm, School of Music Recital Hall.
photographer: [open]
description: There's going to be a free concert in the UBC School of Music Recital Hall, and every performer will be an award-winning student.
UBC Bhangra Girlz
photographer: [open]
description: These "girlz" will be performing in the Olympics this year. They recently performed at FUSE, and according to standers-by, were "totally bad ass." Shoot a profile on them, and possibly work with our multimedia editor to make a video.
Coffee on Campus
photographer: Kathy L.
description: who has the best shots and the worst drip? are all scones made on campus doomed to awfulness? let's find out.
SPORTS
Weekend games are as follows:
Friday, November 13:
Womens Basketball vs Saskatchewan
time: 6:00 PM, War Memorial Gym.
photographer: [open]
Womens Ice Hockey vs Saskatchewan
time: 7:30 PM, Thunderbird Arena.
photographer: [open]
Men's Basketball vs Saskatchewan
time: 8:00 PM, War Memorial Gym.
photographer: [open]
Saturday, November 14:
Womens Basketball vs Alberta
time: 6:00 PM, War Memorial Gym.
photographer: [open]
Womens Ice Hockey vs Saskatchewan
time: 7:30 PM, Thunderbird Arena.
photographer: [open]
Men's Basketball vs Alberta
time: 8:00 PM, War Memorial Gym.
photographer: [open]
NOVEMBER 19
NEWS
Flooring Study
photographer: [open]
description: TBD
Globe Report Card
photographer: [open]
description:
CULTURE
Rainy-day hangouts
photographer: [open]
description: not a map. please, not a map.
How to organize a holiday potluck dinner.
photographer: [open]
description: this would be a good staged photo, especially if you get someone else to cook the food to shoot (and then eat.)
Pump Trolley:
photographer: [open]
description: it's an improv troupe that we've been trying to cover for ages.
IDEAS
Investigative Team Grocery Report:
photographer: [open]
description: if you're interested in infographics, this is a great opportunity to try your hand; the team compiled prices on common food items at a huge number of markets and now we get to tease trends out of the data AND make it look interesting.
SPORTS
TBD
FIRST NATIONS SUPPLEMENT
TBD
NOVEMBER: Week 2
Hey folks, here are upcoming stories that need photos:
November 8
NEWS
Shinerama
photographer: [open]
description: the AMS is considering ceasing their support of Shinerama.
Arts Internships Program
photographer: [open]
description: it's a new program, separate from Arts Co-op. Get a headshot of the coordinator or stage an internship.
Donald Dutton Profile
photographer: Mirah
description: Psych professor. Shoot him in the face.
Geoff Costeloe Column
photographer: Gerald
description: just a headshot; he's coming by the office so I'll take care of it.
Admissions
photographer: [open]
description: how come some specializations require applications and others let you declare online? This could be a good graphic.
Reemployment
photographer: [open]
description: is going back to school during this recession likely to land you a job when you get out?
CULTURE
Coffee on Campus
photographer: Kathy L.
description: who's got the best latte and the worst drip coffee on campus?
SLAM:
photographer: [open]
description: it's a poetry slam! Are they as ridiculous as we imagined?
IDEAS
SPHR Perspective:
photographer: [open]
description: we'll need a headshot of the writer.
SPORTS
I'd like as many people as possible out shooting the tournaments; it's good practice and both the UVic and Trinity West papers will run our shots of the tournaments as I don't think they're sending anyone.
Weekend Games:
Canada West MENS SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIPS
Thunderbird Park
Friday, November 6, 2009
Trinity Western vs. Victoria - 5:00 p.m.
UBC vs. Alberta - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Bronze medal game - 5:00 p.m.
Championship final - 7:30 p.m.
Canada West WOMENS RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Friday, Nov. 6
10:00 Round-Robin Pool B: StFX vs. UBC
12:30 Round-Robin Pool B: Guelph vs. UBC
Saturday, Nov. 7
11:00 semi-final 1: first place Pool A vs. second place Pool B
13:00 semi-final 2: second place Pool A vs. first place Pool B
Sunday, Nov. 8
10:00 5th place: third place Pool A vs. third place Pool B
12:00 Bronze medal
14:00 Championship final
November 12
NEWS
Bursary Scams
photographer: [open]
description: TBD
Remembrance Day
photographer: [open]
description: head to the Remembrance Day ceremonies with our news writer and document the proceedings. This will be a day-of story, so be prepared to file photos as soon as you get near a computer.
Stan Floresco Profile
photographer: Mirah
description: psych prof, shoot him in the face.
CULTURE
The Return of a Bad Idea:
photographer: [open]
date: 6pm, Sunday November 8.
description: facebook description here; a brakeless race for fixed-gear bicycles.
Bike Co-Op Profile
photographer: [open]
description: what do they do in the bike kitchen and co-op?
Equestrian Club
photographer: Michael T.
description: it's a club! with horses! that jump!
Jason Mewes
photographer: Mirah
date: Nov 9
description: a screening of Jay and Silent Bob, a Q/A, and photos with the guy who plays Jay.
Used Book Stores
photographer: Michael T.
description: books can be read for fun, and used books can be had for cheap.
IDEAS
TBD
SPORTS
Athlete of the Week
photographer: [open]
description: you find out who it is on Monday night, then track them down and take a sport portrait by Saturday afternoon. Oddly, it's sort of fun.
OLYMPICS
Drug Testing
photographer: [open]
description: TBD
Other Upcoming Stories:
SHiNDiG Semifinals:
date: November 10, 10pm
photographer: [open]
description: we need someone to head to the Railway Club on a Tuesday night, and listen to the local bands (and take photos) as well as hanging out with CITR folk (who are lovely) and maybe having a beer. Must be 19+.
CiTR's That DJ Competition
date: November 12
photographer: [open]
description: CiTR is on their 3rd-annual DJ competition in the Pit next week. Check it out, shoot the winner, and fend off creepy advances from former Ubyssey photo editor DJ Oker Chen. Must be 19+.
Scholarship winners concert
date: November 14, 8pm, School of Music Recital Hall.
photographer: [open]
description: There's going to be a free concert in the UBC School of Music Recital Hall, and every performer will be an award-winning student.
UBC Bhangra Girlz
photographer: [open]
description: These "girlz" will be performing in the Olympics this year. They recently performed at FUSE, and according to standers-by, were "totally bad ass." Shoot a profile on them, and possibly work with our multimedia editor to make a video.
Nimisha Mukerji Interview
photographer: [open]
description: 65_REDROSES recently swept the Vancouver International Film Festival, and is apparently poised to go on the Passionate Eye. Nimisha Mukerji, one of the directors, is a former UBC student so we'd like to conduct an interview with her.
>> SEE FULL POST HERE
OCTOBER: WEEK 4 and NOVEMBER: WEEK 1
here are things that need photos, illustrations, or graphics. Email me if you're interested.
OCTOBER 29
NEWS
Translink Funding
photographer: [open]
description: what are the implications of the $130 million budget increase for Translink? This could be a good infographic.
Trick or Eat
photographer: Gerald Deo
description: a story about asking for cans and not candy.
Sexual Arousal
photographer: [open]
description: a researcher is looking into what people are aroused by; either get a headshot or put together a graphic.
Column: Neal Yonson [get him to come in for a headshot]
Column: Friends of the Farm [farm petition file photo]
CULTURE
Last Minute Costumes
photographer: [open]
description: I think this would make a good graphic, possibly with someone looking like a paper doll, or with common household items coming together to make a costume.
Science Fiction Club Profile
illustration: Anthony Goertz
description: they have a lot of books and like to read them.
Fireworks
photographer: Michael Thibault
description:
Getting Your Rocky Horror Fix:
photographer: [open]
description: the Norm's not showing RHPS this year; stage some people in garb looking sad about it outside the Norm or make a graphic. As long as it's not a map.
SPORTS
Men's Basketball Conference Previews
photographer: Gerald
description:
Men's Basketball Season Preview
photographer: Gerald
description: head to the practices (10-12, War Memorial Gym, every day) and shoot the team for a season preview.
Men's Basketball Player Profiles
photographer: Gerald
description: head to the practices (10-12, War Memorial Gym, every day) and shoot specific players for a player profile.
NOVEMBER 2
NEWS
Metro Vancouver
writer:
photographer: Michael Thibault
description: the GVRD has asked Electoral Area A (that's us!) to approve some zoning bylaws; get in touch with our representative Maria Harris for a headshot.\
Plagiarism
writer:
photographer: Michael Thibault
description: stage some plagiarising in action, or get numbers together for infographics about cheating.
Tina Loo Profile
writer:
photographer: Zack L
description: shoot this prof
Stan Floresco Profile
writer:
photographer: Mirah
description: a psych prof who teaches biopsychology (and addictions!); head down to his office for a headshot.
Ocean Lady Panel
writer:
photographer: Brendan A
date: Wednesday October 28, 12:30pm, Liu Institute Multipurpose Room (behind International House)
description: a panel discussion on the debate surrounding the "Ocean Lady" ship, its occupants, and their place in human smuggling, refugee-determination processes, and illegal migration.
Themed Housing
writer:
photographer: [open]
description: what is themed housing? can it be implemented here? get a shot of the AMS VP Academic in front of some housing, or stage a photo based on possible themed houses.
DRC
writer:
photographer: Michael Thibault
description: students and professors are behind an initiative to raise awareness of human rights violations in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Asbestos
writer:
photographer: Andrew H.
description: there are some buildings at UBC that still have asbestos in them. Find them.
CULTURE
Bike Co-Op Profile
writer: Bryce
photographer: Michael Thibault
description: the Bike Co-op and Kitchen do some interesting work. Head down and see what's up.
Coffee on Campus
writer: Flora
photographer: [open]
description:
SPORTS
Women's Basketball Home Opener
date: 6pm @ War Mem Gym, October 30
photographer: Keegan B
description: they're taking on Trinity Western in their home opener!
Men's Basketball Home Opener
date: 8pm @ War Mem Gym, October 30
photographer: Keegan B
description: they're also taking on Trinity Western in their home opener.
NOVEMBER 5
NEWS
Jamie Keast Profile
writer:
photographer: Gerald Deo
description: a student who's done work with children in developing nations and HIV research.
Donald Dutton Profile
writer:
photographer: Mirah
description: a psych prof. shoot him in the face.
Suicide Awareness Day
writer:
date: November 3
photographer: Michael Thibault
description: three events in one day: a film, a panel, and a speaker.
Toope Cookoff
writer:
date: November 2, 2009 from 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
photographer: [open]
description: as part of Thrive Week, Toope and the Manager of UBC Food Services will be preparing healthy meals in 30 minutes or less. This promises to be ridiculous.
Mass Media and the Supreme Court
writer:
photographer: Michael Thibault
description: an article on a recent study from a prof about how the media can affect Supreme Court cases.
CULTURE
Aviation Club Profile
writer:
photographer: [open]
description: part of the ongoing profile series; this one is on the Aviation Club.
more content TBD
SPORTS
TBD
MEDIA DEMOCRACY SUPPLEMENT
a couple of dispatches from our Supplement Coordinators:
Racist, sexist, and homophobic? How the unregulated web is actually good for democracy.
The internet is a nasty place and offers anonymity to those that would otherwise be prosecuted by the law for, as an example, spreading hate speech. And yet, our columnist argues that this is good for our democracy.
It's better, and cheaper, than iTunes. All the rage and Europe and yes, you guessed it, Canada doesn't have it.
Long story short this music service has become the darling of Europe. The number of users outstrips that of Apple, or something ridiculously impressive along those lines. And -- they've managed to do it legally!
Soon, they'll be hitting North American shores. They are currently negotiating copyright agreements with American companies, but word about talks in Canada has been suspiciously mum. Will Canadians simply not have access to this service, or will we just have to use it illegally?
as always, send an email off to photos@ubyssey.ca if you're interested, and if there's something you'd like to cover do let me know!
>> SEE FULL POST HERE
OCTOBER: WEEK 2.5 - 3
Big week for sports, and the New Music Festival should make for some interesting concert photos.
Here's what we're looking at:
OCTOBER 18:
NEWS
AMS Lighter Footprint Strategy
writer: unknown
photographer: [open]
description: what's the strategy and how is it being implemented? This is more of an illustration than a photo.
CULTURE:
APPLEFEST
writer:
photographer: Brendan Albano
date: October 17+18
description: it's a festival! about apples! make it interesting.
Co-op and Job Hunting
writer: Davina Choy
photographer: [open]
description: a photo illustration about co-op jobs and the market as it stands.
SPORTS:
SHRUM BOWL
photographer: Keegan Bursaw
date: October 17 (at SFU)
description: it's the annual UBC vs SFU football game, and it may well be the last.
Men's Hockey - Home Opener
photographer: Michael Thibault
date: October 16, 7:30 (T-Bird Arena)
OCTOBER 22
NEWS
Aaron Coret profile
photographer: [open]
description: Profile on a UBC student who invented a snowboard crash landing pad after suffering an injury that left him a paraplegic.
Prescription Drugs
writer:
photographer: [open]
description: a piece on a recent study on prescription drug usage and addictions as compared against town sizes. This would make for an interesting infographic.
CULTURE
Coffeeshops on campus
photographer: [open]
description: not a map. please, not a map.
Debate Club Profile
photographer: [open]
description: they debate. we profile. you shoot.
Used Bookstores
photographer: Michael Thibault
description: not textbooks, but the books that people read for fun. weird, I know.
Vegetarian Restaurants
photographer: [open]
description: again, not a map. you could have fun with a photo illustration.
IDEAS
Streeters!
photographer: [open]
description: our regular day-of question-asking extravaganza.
Caffeine
photographer: [open]
description: a feature about caffeine, addiction, doses, and all the ways it's both beautiful and terrible.
SPORTS
Volleyball Previews
photographer: [open]
description: The Women's team has won two years in a row, and they're hoping to make it three in a row. The men also need previewing.
Athletes of the Week
photographer: [open]
description: owing to the long weekend, this week has four athletes to profile and shoot. You don't have to take all of them.
OCTOBER 25
NEWS
Student Legal Fund
photographer: [open]
description: who runs this thing, and what do they do? get a headshot of Gord McCullough (he's an expressive talker).
SUS deficit
photographer: [open]
description: SUS is running a $35,000 deficit and the exec is being weird about it. get some pictures of people who probably don't want to be associated with this.
Living Lab Troupe
photographer: [open]
description: a theater troupe who perform for professors and TAs to enhance the learning experience; they practice Thursday at 3:15
CULTURE
Casual First Dates
photographer: [open]
description: stage a photo of a casual first date?
New Music Festival review
photographer: [open]
description: it's a concert!
date: tbd
IDEAS
Gaza
photographer: [open]
description: it's less about the conflict in the middle east and more about the conflict between two of the clubs here. This lends itself to a graphic more than a photo.
SPORTS
Volleyball Recap
photographer: [open]
date: TBD
Women's Basketball: Player Profile
photographer: [open]
description:
Women's Basketball: Team Preview
photographer: [open]
description:
OCTOBER: WEEK 2
Here's what needs shooting.
OCTOBER 12:
We produce Monday (woo! Thanksgiving!), so deadline is noon Sunday (the 11th):
NEWS:
AMS Council
writer: Sarah Chung
photographer: [open]
date: October 7
description: It's AMS Council! In addition to free dinner, you'll get a look into the inner workings of the student society.
Monte Paulsen one-on-one
writer: Fabiola Carletti
photographer: [open]
date: TBD
description: Monte Paulsen, the investigative editor at the Tyee, will be sitting down with a J-School student.
AMS Lighter Footprint Strategy
writer: [unsure]
photographer: [open]
date: TBD
description: what is the AMS' Lighter Footprint Strategy, and how well are they implementing it?
Online Museums
writer:
photographer: [open]
date: TBD
description: This would make a good photo illustration, about how UBC might start having "online museums."
Ben White
writer:
photographer: [open]
date: October 7, 6-9pm
description:
The Society for Palestinian Human Rights is presenting a talk from a British journalist about his newest book, "Israeli Apartheid: A Beginner's Guide" This is the facebook event.
Traditionally, these have been contentious, so be prepared.
Commerce Honours
writer:
photographer: [open]
date: TBD
description: At AMS Council on Wednesday, the Commerce Undergraduate Society said that they are looking into an honours system—introducing a more business-like atmosphere into the classroom. Shoot a couple of the people quoted, or create a graphic.
CULTURE:
AMS Minischool
writer:
photographer: [open]
date: TBD
description: The AMS offers a variety of extracurricular learning courses under the Minischool umbrella. Since this is Culture, the article is probably about one person's experience in a particular class.
Pump Trolley Improv
writer:
photographer: [open]
date: October 8, 7pm
description: it's an Improv troupe comprised of UBC students, and they're pretty good. Their facebook page is here
Ending Homelessness
writer:
photographer: [open]
date: October 9, 7pm
description: The Museum of Vancouver strikes again with a totally kick ass event. Featuring discussion with Monte Paulsen, and an art piece described as a "tiny living space within a decommissioned phone booth as an exploration of shelter and the concept of home, as it relates to homelessness. Museum info page here
Symphonic Wind Ensemble at the Chan
writer:
photographer: Michael Thibault
date: October 8, 8pm
description: it's a free concert from the Symphonic Wind Ensemble.
UBC Opera at the Orpheum
writer:
photographer: [open]
date: October 9 and 10, 8pm
description: The VSO is teaming up with the UBC Opera to do Andrew Loyd Webber on the 9th and 10th at the Orpheum. This might be a press-photos-only kind of thing, but I hope not.
SPORTS
Womens Hockey vs Calgary, Oct 9
photographer: [open]
date: October 9, 7:30, Father Bauer Arena
description: it's a hockey game. Go shoot it. If you're unfamiliar with the players, we'll give you numbers to focus on.
Men's Soccer
photographer: [open]
date: October 9, 7:15, Thunderbird Park
description: Up against the UFV team. This will be after dark, so bring your fast lenses.
Women's Soccer
photographer: [open]
date: October 9, 5pm, Thunderbird Park
description: Up against the UFV team. This is a sunset game, so bring fast lenses and be prepared for difficult light.
IDEAS
Eco-Roofs
writer: Ian Turner
photographer: [open]
date: [n/a]
description: make a graphic or a photoillustration about green roofs. There are diagrams and photos to work off of, if you'd like.
OCTOBER 14:
NEWS
Flooding
writer:
photographer: [open]
date:
description: flooding at Sprouts, UBC Hospital.
Campus Plan
writer:
photographer: [open]
date:
description: Team up with Kalyeena to cover the campus plan consultations. This might be a graphic of plan options, but if something happens, it could get good.
Prescription Drugs
writer:
photographer: [open]
date:
description: UBC study that finds that prescription drug abuse is higher in small towns, writer talking to a friend of a friend who works in the field for her opinion too.
Generations Y+Z
writer:
photographer: [open]
date:
description: this is article looking at our generations (Y + Z), talking to professors about what this means, how it defines us/how we define it. Headshots will get the job done, but a graphic or photo illustration will also work.
Gerald Baier Profile
writer:
photographer: [open]
date:
description: It's that prof everyone loves. Shoot him in the face.
CULTURE
Bars ~20 minutes from Campus
photographer: [open]
date: TBD
description: We want the skinny on a couple more bars off of campus but still near enough that you can go there with your friends in residence without getting stranded at 2 AM over an hour away from home. This would also make a good graphic, if you like making up maps.
Joey Comeau at the Grace Gallery
writer:
photographer: [open]
date: October 8, 8:30PM
description: Joey Comeau, of A Softer World webcomic fame, will be speaking at the Grace Gallery. Here's the facebook event.
24 Hour Venues
writer: Kristen Ford
photographer: [open]
date:
description: places around town that are always open. always. This would be good if you like night photography.
Used Bookstores
writer: Mary Leong
photographer: [open]
date:
description: who knows what treasures lurk on dusty shelves? Find a way to make a room crammed with books interesting.
SPORTS
Men's Hockey Season Preview
photographer: [open]
date: TBD
description: Three player profiles and a team shot. It's a big assignment, but we'd like them to look consistent.
Shrum Bowl Preview
writer:
photographer: [open]
date:
description: a preview of the yearly SFU vs UBC football match.
The Last Shrum Bowl?
writer:
photographer: [open]
date:
description: since SFU joined the NCAA, it's possible that we might no longer be able to continue the longstanding tradition.
OLYMPICS:
Protest Zones
writer: Ashley Whillans
photographer: [open]
date:
description: Ashley explores the effects the Olympics will have on free speech. This would be a neat photo illustration.
Ashleigh McIvor profile
writer: Nicole Gall
photographer: [open]
date:
description: grab a portrait of the athlete in action or arrange for a portrait. Your call.
IDEAS
HST
writer: ?
photographer/artist: Anthony Goertz
date:
description: an economics major looks at the reasons for and against the HST.
UPCOMING:
These aren't due for a while, but there's some room to collaborate with the writer and produce something interesting.
Sushi Odyssey
writer: Matthew Willis
photographer: [open]
date: due October 18
description: it's about good deals on sushi on and near campus; it lends itself more to an illustration or graphic than it does to a photo, but there's room to have fun with it.
Ethnomusicology
writer:
photographer: [open]
date: October 28/30
description: Klisala Harrison teaches Ethnomusicology and has her students head down to the DTES to perform or take part as professional/semi-professional cast and crew in the DTES Music Theatre Showcase (shows Oct 28 and 30). We're also doing a multimedia piece, and this would make a good photo essay.
September 2009: Sports Pitches
I'm not sure which of these have been picked up by writers, but if you're interested in sports photography there are a lot of great stories up for grabs. As always, they're first come, first serve.
Pitches are after the cut:
Athlete Profiles
- Dave Boyd (Football)—the star running back for the team. He's broken through in his third season with the team, and is currently propelling the offense.
- The offensive linemen (Football)—I'd like to do a profile on them as a whole. Offensive linemen are the ones protecting the quarterback, and are generally the biggest players on the team. They're also often the most intelligent.
- Janie Frazao and Rachel Sawyer (Women's Soccer)—they're two first-year students who are starting forwards on a team laden with veteran players. Sawyer already has two goals, and Frazao has one.
- Jaclyn Dunnett (Women's Soccer)—she's one of the top goal keepers in the CIS. We've never done a preview of her before. I'd like to change this.
Upcoming Games:
- Field Hockey: Series vs. UVic. September 26th-27th. 1pm start for each game (due September
- Football: Homecoming Game vs. Regina. September 26th. 2pm.
Athlete of the Week
There are two every week, and it's a great place to work on environmental portraits.
Stories:
1. Day of the Longboat—Preview
Day of the Longboat is the most popular intramural event of the fall at UBC, with over 3000 people participating in the races at Jericho beach on September 26 and 27. How did the event start? Are there teams that annually do well? Are there any Totem/Vanier teams that are going to be extremely creative in how they present their team?
2. UFC in Vancouver: Interest at UBC?
Mixed martial arts (and specifically UFC) are exploding in popularity, especially in Canada, and especially with university-age students. There is also a push by the UFC to host an pay per view in Vancouver next year—which would require Vancouver to change its laws. How popular is MMA on campus/Vancouver? Is there any chance an MMA club will appear anytime soon? This could be a longer piece if you have ambition.
3. Best Intramurals to Join
Every year, thousands of students join the intramurals set up by UBC REC: Ultimate, Flag Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Dodgeball, and many more. We're looking for a quick rundown on how successful these are, what are the best groups to avoid to get bang for your buck—You'll have to do some researching around and talk to some friends to figure out what the best deals are.
4. UBC Men's Rugby Overview
The UBC Men's Rugby program plays against club teams in the area. There is no Canadian University competition. Why is this? Who does UBC play against instead? What are some of the issues the team faces? Who are some of the top players?
5. UBC Women's Rugby
On the flip side of that, there is a women's rugby program, and it actually competes against other Canadian universities. The paper last did a story on the program/how it was formed/what it's like to be a female varsity rugby player four years ago, so I think it's a high time for another profile on this group.
6. T-Birds Football Player has a new kid to care for
A fun little human interest story: A starting offensive linemen for the football team (Oamo Cuthberth) has a girlfriend who just had a baby. What's it like balancing school, sports, and a newborn child?
