We are pleased to announce that the ANU Student Media Inc. first Ordinary General Meeting (OGM) for 2019 will be held on Wednesday, 13th March.
Location: Room 3.04 Marie Reay Teaching Centre
Time: 6.00pm – 7.00pm
The ANUSM General Meeting agenda with all references can be found here:
3_13_19 General Meeting Agenda
If you are interested in the governance of ANU Student Media, want to get involved this semester and would like to get an update on the progress we have made in the past nine months, or just like general meetings and free pizza, then please come along.
This is your chance to ask questions and hold your editors accountable!
Woroni is committed to making all of our 2019 events inclusive and accessible. Accessible, unisex bathrooms are available in the building.
Editor’s Note
Thank you for picking up a copy of Woroni. A lot has changed during this break: we’ve moved from a newspaper to a magazine, Kambri is open, and we’ve moved from our office in Barry Drive to the Di Riddell Student Centre.
I am Woroni’s Editor-in-Chief, Noah. 2019 is our 70th year of serving as ANU’s student media association. Over these years, we have continued to evolve with the ANU campus community and the media industry.
Our team works to bring opportunities and content to the ANU campus thorough our five portfolios: TV, radio, news, content and art. Woroni fosters an environment for debate, information and entertainment. We’re the most comprehensive and broad student media organisation in Australia.
I encourage you to get involved in Woroni, whether that be through writing an article, submitting artwork, hosting a radio show, making a video, or becoming a news reporter. Woroni is full of unique opportunities for anyone who wants them.
Noah Yim – Editor-in-Chief
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Woroni is for everyone, from first year undergraduates and wizened PhD candidates to international students and part-timers. We represent the voices of the ANU student body. Yes, all of it — everyone is welcome to contribute to Woroni. People of all faiths and creeds, political opinions, convictions, ethnicities, identities and life experiences. We will always provide a platform for those who ask … within reason, of course! University is a formative time for most students as ideas are tested, imparted, and refined. Our aim is to be a mouthpiece to nurture the student voice and provide the space for the flourishing of student identity and opinions at the university. Our aim is to build a culture of inclusivity through the power of free speech. Located at the heart of Australia’s political landscape, ANU Student Media amplifies the voices of the weak so that they can be heard alongside the voices of those who walk the corridors of power. The media uncovers the things that those in power try to cover up and hold them accountable for their actions. Woroni is proudly independent. Always. But the media landscape is changing. Journalism is all about trust. Trust and truth have become scarce resources. Quality journalism, investigative pieces, expert commentary, analysis, and opinion, have helped Woroni to underpin our trusted role at the ANU. The move to a magazine represents the revitalisation Woroni. We are pivoting to focus on what we do best: timely and accurate news, quality analysis and opinion, and breathtaking art and graphics. This means unshackling our news team from the rigid deadlines and structures of print so that we can invest more in the core business of news — communicating information to students and holding university leaders to account. Woroni is committed to exploring new and emerging forms of media. Our core expertise is equipping students with the abilities to flourish in the media industry. It’s about combining the art of story-telling with the facts. Woroni’s strength is the institutional memory that comes with almost 70 years of student media, and the sheer diversity of students involved. Both the University administration and the students place their trust (and money) in us because we have proven time and time again that student media is an essential part of university life. Although there will always be a home for news in print publications, the best place for news is soundly in the digital space. Print is not dead, but it is reborn. We need to expand beyond print to focus on our other platforms, including online, radio and TV. Students consume and produce content through a variety of different channels. The rebirth of Woroni allows us to focus on our core business of communicating information to students and representing the student voice.
Woroni has a proud history of being the ANU’s student media outlet since 1950. This organisation, now in its late sixties, has constantly succeeded in its goal of promoting open public dialogue and debate in the university community. We produce interesting, entertaining, informative, recognised and regular content, as per the goals enshrined in the association’s constitution. The diversity of opinions, stories and authors published within the pages of the paper has grown and changed to reflect that of the student body and the changing times and makeup of Australia. Social values, accepted norms and cultural understandings have moved forward in over half a century and likewise Woroni today is not what it was, it is a product of its time to be viewed as context for the fabric of student society. But we cannot stagnate and hold on to tradition for the sake of tradition alone, nor is the continuing development a bad thing. And so, we are moving forward, but don’t fear ANU Students – we’ll still be your Woroni who you know and love. So we’re moving! Not just to a new office; at the beginning of next year our print publication will become a monthly magazine. All of the things you love about the content we produce, the art we showcase and the stories we share will be the same, they will just be printed on different paper. We will still work to discover and develop the creative talents of students at the University in journalism and the media arts, even without a dedicated degree in journalism at the ANU. We will still provide events, professional development and a platform for your voices, we are just going to be doing it better. We’ll have more time to work with you on your pieces, more ability to showcase your art, news delivered to you faster, and more capacity to support you when you work with the organisation.
Jobs and Growth
And Woroni remains a growing organisation. With the addition of Woroni Radio in 2012, and Woroni TV in 2017 ANU Student Media remains the only successful multi-platform, independent student media organisation in Australia. Woroni maintains a team of 70 regularly engaged volunteers across our platforms, nearly 100 radio presenters and literally thousands of contributors to the paper.
Print is Dead. Long Live Print.
The newspaper has been the cornerstone of the organisation since its inception, and an icon for many generations of ANU students. Nonetheless, the media landscape is now changing and evolving to reflect the interests of the community and adapt to new ways in which people interact with news and media. Across the country, newspapers have edited their production processes and formats to respond to these changes. Student publications too have responded by transforming their printed format from the tabloid newspapers to producing magazines and emphasising creative content, leaving Woroni as one of the last student newspapers in Australia. We should take pride in what the newspaper has achieved and how far it has come. We should take pride as ANU students that our student media organisation has for almost 70 years reported on, and held accountable the university, the government, and student groups for their actions. News reporting is an integral part of what we do, and it’s not going away any time soon. But to continue bringing you effective reporting, we need to ensure our news is timely. To this end, we are going to enhance our news platform by focussing on online news.
Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death
Woroni is more than just a news-paper or the content that is created, it documents the evolution of the Australian National University from its inception in the early 1950s to the leading university in Australia and ranked in the top 20 in the World. The oldest Woroni in the Trove online at the National Library of Australia is from June 14, 1950, only six pages long, and under the masthead, “Journal of the Canberra University College Students Club.” By 1961 under a new masthead reads “The newspaper of the ANU Students Association,” and thus Woroni was incorporated into ANUSA until 2011 when it became fully independent. Independence has been a process of figuring out where Woroni’s place is as the student newspaper, how we engage with students and has resulted in the multimedia platform we have today.
Moving Woroni Forward
With growth and change comes challenges, and structures and practices must be revisited. Woroni has gone from an eight-page paper disseminated before the internet, to a major fortnightly publication focussed on amplifying student voices. We are going to create timeless publications, with greater relevance for longer. Which won’t yellow and age in only a year. Which won’t be known for the events of the time, but instead will give a snapshot of the student body’s thoughts, values and challenges being faced. We won’t shy away from controversy. We won’t hesitate to draw the line. And we won’t be going away any time soon. But we will be moving with the times. And we will still at our heart be Australian National University Student Media.
Respect Your Elders
I’ll end by giving thanks to the thousands of writers, editors, artists, designers, contributors and, most importantly, students who have been part of the creation of hundreds of newspapers over the years. We commit to continuing the legacy of print as we move into the next chapter of Woroni’s history.
On 17 November, four Woroni editors will retire. We are pleased to announce that Jonathan Tjandra, Noah Yim and Steph David have nominated to take over the soon-to-be-vacant portfolios on the Woroni Board. Due to there being only one nomination for each of the editor positions, these individuals were automatically successfully appointed to the respective roles and there is no need for a 2019 election. All three positions are for a 12-month period and will commence on 18 November 2018. Due to the graduation of our Art and Television Editors, we will be opening casual vacancies to fill these positions for the remained of their terms, which will also commence on 18 November for a 6-month period. Congratulations to Jonathan, Noah and Steph! We are thrilled for your return to the team!
Newly Elected Positions
Managing Editor: Jonathan Tjandra
News Editor: Noah Yim
Radio Editor: Steph David
Below are some bios to get to know the new wombats!!
Jonathan Tjandra – Managing Editor
I am the current Managing Editor of Woroni. Given that Woroni is undergoing a huge period of change (from the Move to a Magazine, a physical move to Kambri, loss of key staff, and reforming our strategic vision), I felt that it would be in the best interests of the Association if we had some experience on the Board. In addition, there are plenty of projects that have begun this year that I am very interested in championing but have yet to find adequate time to pursue.
This includes my chief aim of fostering prudent financial stewardship. The job of Managing Editor is to manage all the finances and bookkeeping of the Association as well as the higher-level strategy, so the first few months of the job is a huge learning curve, meaning less time is spent on the higher-level than the granular day-to-day activities. If re-elected, I will have the advantage of hitting the ground running and being able to engage in strategy and long-term vision immediately.
Noah Yim – News Editor
My journey at Woroni started one and a half years ago, when I applied to be a comment sub-editor under the Content portfolio. Since then, I’ve been a News reporter and columnist, and am now the
News Editor for the past semester, filling in for a casual vacancy. I’ve had an amazing time doing it and I’d like to continue on with that role. I believe that I have made positive changes to the structure and culture of the News team and would like to continue facilitating the amazing work that the News team has done. The continuity that I can provide as the Editor will benefit Woroni, given the changes that the organisation will go through in the coming year, with the move to the magazine format and the opening of Kambri.
Steph David – Radio Editor
Hey, I’m Steph and I’ve been told that I have a great face for radio. After being part of Woroni Radio for a couple of years now, with the experience of undertaking Radio Editor, Station Manager, Executive Producer, Producer, Presenter and Music and Events sub-editor roles have provided me with many opportunities that I’m very grateful for. These experiences have taught me the importance of developing an inclusive, supportive and collaborative environment in order to foster creativity and innovation. In addition to having the experience of working with a range of individuals from diverse backgrounds with differing needs.
Having the opportunity to contribute to positive cultural change and work within a passionate and close-knit team from a variety of backgrounds with diverse interests has been one the most rewarding aspects of being part of Woroni. When I started at Woroni couple of years ago, I have seen radio grow into a diverse and inclusive platform which has inspired me to continue working here. If I had the opportunity take on Editor for another semester, I would be grateful to be able to work with the team at Woroni to ensure that this inclusive culture continues to grow.
ANU Student Media Inc. is delighted to open nominations for three positions on the Board of Editors: Managing Editor, Radio Editor and News Editor.
Nominations for these Editor positions are now open and will close on Friday 12 October 2018. Please note that only nominees who have made three valid contributions to ANU Student Media over a period of two weeks and one day (that is, a period longer than the nomination period) will be accepted. The student body will have the opportunity to elect nominees during the week of Monday 22 October – Friday 5pm 26 October 2018.
The Editor positions will be for 12 months from November 18 2018 to 17 November 2019.
Nominations must include:
Your name;
Your student number;
Your year of study;
Position you are applying for
One example of written, videographic, photographic or multi-media work which is the original work of the nominee; and
A short biography including why you are interested in being an editor of Woroni (no more than 200 words).
Please send all nominations and any queries to the Returning Officer, Roxanne Missingham, at Roxanne.Missingham@anu.edu.au by 5pm on Friday 12 October 2018.
The student body will have the opportunity to elect nominees during the week of Monday 22 October – Friday 5pm 26 October 2018.
Please note, due to the implementation of the new constitution as of this year, elections for the Board of Editors are now **direct elections** therefore, please ensure you also specify the Editor position you would like to nominate for.
Position Descriptions:
Managing Editor
The Managing Editor is responsible for creating and maintaining the books and financial recording of the Association, and managing ANUSM’s business relationships, as well as, preparing, managing and regularly reporting on the budget. The Managing Editors is also responsible for securing adverting prospects for the Association, working closely with their Business Development and Marketing Sub-Editors.
Radio Editor
The Radio Editor is responsible for Woroni Radio content and producing interesting, informative and diverse content that is relevant to the ANU community. The Radio Editor’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing the radio management and production teams, planning for the future of Woroni Radio and coordinating the move to the Kambri Office studio space.
News Editor
The News Editor is responsible for the Woroni news content and is part of the Print Team and is responsible for setting the direction for the news division. The News Editor’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ensuring ANUSM is reporting and investigating news for the ANU student body, and writing and editing news pieces. They manage a team of news reporters who source and write the news pieces for the print and online media platforms of Woroni.
ANU Student Media Inc. will be holding a Special General Meeting (SGM) on Wednesday, 10th October.
Location: Haydon-Allen Building, Room G53.
Time: 6.00pm – 7.00pm
The ANUSM General Meeting agenda with all references can be found here – SGM Agenda.
At this meeting a Special Resolution to amend the ANUSM Constitution will be considered and voted on by the members of the Association. The motion is as follows:
“That the members of the Association vote and accept the removal of section 14.2.a from the ANUSM Constitution.”
A full copy of the ANUSM Constitution with the relevant section highlighted can be found here:
ANUSM Constitution
A brief overview and rationale for this change can be found in the dossier found below:
If you are interested in the governance of ANU Student Media, or just like general meetings and free pizza, then please come along.
This is your chance to ask questions and hold your editors accountable!
Woroni is committed to making all of our 2018 events inclusive and accessible. Accessible, unisex bathrooms will be made available in our choice of venue.
If you have any accessibility requirements, please don’t hesitate to email our Editor-in-Chief, Mia Jessurun, at mia@woroni.com.au.
ANUSM is incredibly excited to note that the changes were successfully passed by vote at the meeting. We would like to thank all who attended and engaged in some of the most thought-provoking and meaningful discussions about the role and direction of our student media.
You can read the deliberations in the draft minutes of the meeting and if you are interested in the governance of the association we encourage you to come to the next general meeting in March.
(Draft) October 2018 SGM Minutes
We are pleased to announce that the ANU Student Media Inc. third Ordinary General Meeting (OGM) for 2018 will be held on Wednesday, 26th September.
Location: Woroni Office. Shop 15, Lena Karmel UniLodge, 26 Barry Drive.
Time: 6.00pm – 7.00pm
The ANUSM General Meeting agenda with all references can be found here.
If you are interested in the governance of ANU Student Media, want to get involved this semester and would like to get an update on the progress we have made in the past nine months, or just like general meetings and free pizza, then please come along.
This is your chance to ask questions and hold your editors accountable!
Woroni is committed to making all of our 2018 events inclusive and accessible. Accessible, unisex bathrooms are available in our office.
If you have any accessibility requirements, please don’t hesitate to email our Editor-in-Chief, Mia Jessurun, at mia@woroni.com.au, or call Mia on 0426 864 216.
ANU Student Media is looking for an ANU student to fill a casual vacancy on our Board of Editors.
The successful applicant will take on the role of Radio Editor, which includes, but is not limited to, managing the Radio management and production teams, planning for the future of Woroni Radio and
The successful applicant will be expected to put in around 20-30 hours a week on average and can expect to be paid an honorarium to compensate for their time. The position will commence on Saturday 8 June and conclude on the last day of the semester two examination period. The role requires close collaboration with the seven other Board members, so an ability to work in a team is a must.
Experience with radio production and people management will be helpful but by no means a necessary requirement for potential applicants. There will be an adequate handover period with the outgoing Radio and the ANUSM Executive.
If you are at all interested we invite you to send your application to contact@woroni.com.au with the subject line “ANUSM Board Casual Vacancy Application”.
Your application must include;
your name;
student number;
year of study;
300 words or less on your relevant experience;
300 words or less on why you want to be radio editor at ANUSM;
300 words or less about your vision for the radio portfolio; and
one example of any written, photographic, audio, videographic or multimedia work.
Applications will close on Friday 31 June, at 5pm.
Interviews will be conducted in the first week of September.
For more information on the role, or the casual vacancy process, please feel free to get in touch with us via email at contact@woroni.com.au.
We are pleased to announce that the ANU Student Media Inc. second Ordinary General Meeting (OGM) for 2018 will be held on Tuesday, 8th August.
Location: Copland G039
Time: 6.00pm – 7.00pm
The ANUSM General Meeting agenda with all references can be found here.
If you are interested in the governance of ANU Student Media, want to get involved this semester and would like to get an update on the progress we have made in the past nine months, or just like general meetings and free pizza, then please come along.
This is your chance to ask questions and hold your editors accountable!
Woroni is committed to making all of our 2018 events inclusive and accessible. Accessible, unisex bathrooms are available on the second floor of the CBE Building and in the Pop Up Village.
If you have any accessibility requirements, please don’t hesitate to email our Editor-in-Chief, Mia Jessurun, at mia@woroni.com.au, or call Mia on 0426 864 216.