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
First Summer Pitches
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?
