Candidates for Deputy Editor-in-Chief

1. Sarah Greaves

The one and a half years I have been at Woroni is one of the best ways I have spent my time at university. This semester I rejoined the Content Team as a Senior Sub-Editor after spending last year away on exchange. I have really enjoyed being back on the team and using my past experiences at Woroni to contribute towards the role.
I am incredibly passionate about student journalism and as such would thrive in the role of Deputy Editor in Chief. This is a role that often flies under the radar within the organisation completing behind the scenes roles that can easily go unnoticed. As someone who is highly motivated and enjoys challenging work where the outcomes might not be immediately obvious, I am well-suited to such a position. In my vision for the role I would continue in this tradition, equipped with my long-term knowledge of Woroni both as a writer and sub-editor to assist the Editor in Chief.

Woroni is an integral part of my university experience and I hope through my commitment to the role I can ensure the organisation continues to operate as a platform for all student voices at the ANU.

2. Joseph Mann

In line with Section 9.2 b) of the ANUSM Electoral Regulations, the ANUSM Board would like to disclose the following Conflicts of Interest for Joseph Mann: Member of the ACT Labor Party; Vice President of the Canberra North Branch.

My name is Joseph and I’m a double Arts-Law student and lifelong Canberran. In my Arts degree, I majored in Political Science and History. In my law program, I am focusing on public law.

Why should you vote for me?

I AM EXPERIENCED: I have served as a secretary to many other voluntary organisations on campus and in the region. In my time as a news reporter at Woroni, I have written on subjects as diverse as corporate insolvency, the housing crisis, Canberra lore, bizarre res-hall drama, and ANU stupol (of course).

I AM A TRUSTED STUDENT VOICE: Since August 2023, I have been a News Reporter in the Woroni News team, but you might know me better as one of ANU Confessions‘ most prolific “chronic commenters”, the annoying guy in the LAWS22xx group chat, or as ANU’s resident Twitter addict.

I WILL RESTORE CONFIDENCE IN SSAF: I will work closely with the ANUSM Executive to ensure that Woroni is as forthcoming, open and transparent with how we spend your SSAF money as we can be: setting a strong example for the other SSAF-funded bodies on campus.

YOU’RE A GOOD [BOY/GIRL/FRIEND]: You know you want to vote for me

Candidates for Radio Editor

1. Cate Armstrong

Having worked on the Woroni radio team for the past couple of years I have a strong passion for Woroni, the radio and all we do. In its broadest sense, I believe the ability to offer students the experience to have their voice heard, explore a new creative avenue, and expand their confidence through a radio show, is incredible rewarding, and is a unique experience that can be offered at university. I am passionate about working with the Woroni radio team, facilitating group discussion, ideas and succeeding in completing successful outputs that members of the team can feel proud of.

Having been an Executive Producer for the past two semesters I understand what it is like to lead a team within the radio and am eager to expand this knowledge to the position of editor. Whilst I understand the role of Editor and EP are inherently different, regarding roles and responsibilities, I am curious and eager to learn what it is like to be in an editorial position. I am excited at the prospect of learning the roles and responsibility of board members – and would be enthusiastic to contribute and work as part of the wider Woroni team. I believe my passion for Woroni, and radio specifically make me well suited to this role.

2. Cameron Upton

I have always had a passion for radio. Both my father and grandfather were involved with community radio stations, and I have been fascinated by their work. I have also had the privilege of hosting my own show on Woroni Radio, which has been a fantastic experience. However, while Woroni Radio is in a good state currently, I believe that it can go even further beyond to become a core asset of Woroni as a media organisation, and help to represent the vast cohort we have at ANU. As such, I am nominating to become Woroni’s Radio Editor to take the torch of those before me, and striving to achieve my vision for what a student radio can be. If I am elected, I will endeavour to get a wider variety of shows on air, involving students more in what we do and how we do it, and attempting to implement Woroni Radio within student life. With the talented team we already possess in Woroni Radio, I believe the foundations to achieve this are already there. And if I am elected to the helm, I believe the future will only be up for Woroni Radio.

Candidates for News Editor

1. Raida Chowdhury

Woroni News has been a defining and enriching part of my university life. I have already been the news editor over the past semester, and I would like to continue working to ensure that this portfolio produces efficient, informative and engaging content.

The news portfolio has incredible potential, and this potential can be reached by diversifying and deepening our coverage. This includes greater engagement with the student body, especially students from marginalised backgrounds, coverage which critically holds various institutions at the ANU accountable, and finally coverage that is willing to challenge its readers.

In addition, I would work with our news columnists to produce informative and sophisticated analyses and editorial style content. This, I believe, will be especially important for the upcoming ANUSA election season.

After being on the news team for three semesters now, I have come to appreciate the immense labours of love that goes into every single article produced by the news team. I have so much respect for all the news sub-editors, and I am very proud of what the team has achieved so far. I would be incredibly honoured to serve as their editor again.

2. Joseph Mann

In line with Section 9.2 b) of the ANUSM Electoral Regulations, the ANUSM Board would like to disclose the following Conflicts of Interest for Joseph Mann: Member of the ACT Labor Party; Vice President of the Canberra North Branch.

My name is Joseph and I’m a double Arts-Law student and lifelong Canberran. In my Arts degree, I majored in Political Science and History. In my law program, I am focusing on public law.

Why should you vote for me?

I AM EXPERIENCED: I have served as a secretary to many other voluntary organisations on campus and in the region. In my time as a news reporter at Woroni, I have written on subjects as diverse as corporate insolvency, the housing crisis, Canberra lore, bizarre res-hall drama, and ANU stupol (of course).

I AM A TRUSTED STUDENT VOICE: Since August 2023, I have been a News Reporter in the Woroni News team, but you might know me better as one of ANU Confessions‘ most prolific “chronic commenters”, the annoying guy in the LAWS22xx group chat, or as ANU’s resident Twitter addict.

I WILL RESTORE CONFIDENCE IN SSAF: I will work closely with the ANUSM Executive to ensure that Woroni is as forthcoming, open and transparent with how we spend your SSAF money as we can be: setting a strong example for the other SSAF-funded bodies on campus.

YOU’RE A GOOD [BOY/GIRL/FRIEND]: You know you want to vote for me

In line with Section 9.2 b) of the ANUSM Electoral Regulations, the ANUSM Board would like to disclose the following Conflicts of Interest for Joseph Mann: Member of the ACT Labor Party; Vice President of the Canberra North Branch.