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Woroni is looking for News Reporters to join our brilliant News Team for Semester 2, 2020. The role of a News Reporter will be:
To write and content for the magazine and online, by responding to current events and issues on campus.
This can be overseeing a specific area of interest, or the role can encompass a wide array of topics and areas of university life. These areas can include postgrad issues, ANU research, housing issues, low SES awareness, international students, ANUSA, clubs and societies, workplace issues, arts events, higher ed policies, university degree changes, funding changes.
To be aware of events and issues on campus for potential publication – you are the eyes and ears of the student body!
Reporters must be able to adhere to strict deadlines and to work as part of a large team, including other reporters, senior reporters and editors. They will be expected to attend weekly meetings and training sessions at the beginning of the semester.
As a reporter, you will be expected to write one article per week, which will be published in print and/or online. Reporters must have a clear understanding of spelling, grammar and structure in writing.
Ideal candidates will be a team player, a good planner but also good under pressure. Good communication skills are also essential as you will be conducting interviews face-to-face, on the phone and via email with varied stakeholders. Reporters can expect to receive an honorarium based on their commitment to the role at the end of the Semester.
Woroni is committed to diversity in hiring. We strongly encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds, people of colour and people with disability.
Applications close on Friday the 3rd of July at 5:00pm.
If you have any questions, please email grace@woroni.com.au
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 Television Editor. The TV Editor’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, oversight of the Television Team in the production of video content for the Woroni TV platform. This includes working with the Television sub-editors to execute videos through the development of scripts, conducting of interviews, filming and editing of footage. The TV Editor oversees the production process from start to publication, working with sub-editors to produce engaging student-driven content within existing video formats, as well as expanding the Woroni TV platform through the creation of new segments.
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 July 19 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.
If you are at all interested we invite you to send your application to contact@woroni.com.au with the subject line “ANUSM TV Editor Casual Vacancy Application”.
Your application must include;
your name;
student number;
year of study;
300 words or less on your relevant experience and why you want to be TV Editor at ANUSM
300 words or less about your vision for the TV portfolio; and
one example of any written, photographic, audio, videographic or multimedia work.
Applications will close on Wednesday July 1, at 6pm.
For more information on the role, or the casual vacancy process, please feel free to inquire via email at contact@woroni.com.au.
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 Art Editor, which includes, but is not limited to, laying out the ANUSM publications, overseeing the design and branding of ANUSM and managing a team of design sub-editors.
The successful applicant will be expected to put in around 20-30 hours a week on average and will be paid an honorarium to compensate for their time. The position will commence on Monday 29 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.
There will be a short turn around between the commencement of this role and the first edition of Woroni for Semester 2 2020. As such, applicants should have a working knowledge of Adobe Indesign. They should also be familiar with or be willing to learn the remainder of the Adobe Suite, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator.
The successful applicant can expect to begin the role from Monday 29 June and will join the ANUSM Board on their editor’s retreat in July. There will be an adequate handover period with the outgoing Art Editor and the current Executive with substantial training.
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 art editor at ANUSM and your vision for the art portfolio;
one example of any written, photographic, videographic or multimedia work.
Applications will close on Sunday 21 June, at 5pm.
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.
Woroni Editor
Statement on Black Lives Matter
The Black Lives Matter movement was founded in 2013 in response to the reprehensible lack of action taken by legal institutions and officers in the United States when Black people are being systematically murdered by law enforcement. On the 25th of May, George Floyd was murdered by a member of the Minnesota police force, sparking a revitalised Black Lives Matter movement across the globe. In the wake of this, Woroni makes the following commitments.
We stand with and wholeheartedly support the Black Lives Matter movement and the protests occurring in the United States.
We support efforts by Australian organisations in combating white supremacy and racism in Australia, particularly seen against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
We are committed to promoting anti-racist views, and we welcome students to contribute content about Black Lives Matter and related issues to do with race. We will not publish content that promotes prejudice or disrespect on the basis of race.
We stand in solidarity with those who have been systematically oppressed and commit to raising the voices of those whom have not been heard.
Signed,
The 2020 Semester 1 Board of Editors
Black Lives Matter: Resource List
Woroni has curated this resource list to help you do the work and support the protests in the United States in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, as well as helping to combat white supremacy in Australia. This list is not exhaustive and we will continue to add to it as we find more resources that can help with the situation abroad and at home. We also acknowledge the huge amount of information on the internet and across social media created by people involved in the protests and who face systematic racism everyday. If you would like to provide resources to add to this list, please email grace@woroni.com.au
“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor”
– Desmond Tutu
PROTESTS
Thanks to Ono Chowdhury for compiling this list and sharing it with Woroni:
Canberra – 5th June @ Garema Place
Melbourne – 6th of June @ Parliament House steps
Sydney- 6th of June @ 20 Lee Street
Brisbane – 6th of June @ King George Square
PETITIONS
US Zip Codes to use when signing:
90210 – Beverly Hills, California
90015 – Los Angeles, California
10001 – New York City, New York
75001 – Dallas, Texas
Justice for George Floyd
Stand with Breonna Taylor
Justice for Ahmaud Arbery
Resource and petition list by @ambivaIcnt
DONATE
United States
The Minnesota Freedom Fund helps post bail for those who are arrested while protesting George Floyd’s murder. *currently overwhelmed with donations
The Bail Project
National Bail Fund Network
Official George Floyd Memorial Fund
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) fights to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of Black people in America.
Australia
Justice for David Dungay Junior, an Aboriginal Australian man who died in custody, where the Corrective Services officers were found to be not responsible for his death despite video evidence.
Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) push for legal reform of laws that harm Aboriginal communities and provide legal advice and representation for Aboriginal people in contact with police or the courts.
Gunawirra is supporting Indigenous mothers and children in breaking the cycle of family violence and abuse by helping them heal from trauma through culture.
The Healing Foundation works with Indigenous communities to heal trauma from the stolen generations.
The Indigenous Literacy Fund promotes Indigenous literacy by providing books in English and their community’s language.
Yalari provides indigenous children from regional, rural and remote communities with full scholarships to attend boarding schools to undertake their secondary education.
INFORMATION/ RESOURCES:
The Events in the US
An explanation of why the protests are occurring by the ABC
A Timeline of the George Floyd Protests by the New York Times
Live Updates on the protests by the ABC
Information on First Nations Incarceration
CW: Indigenous deaths in custody (linked by Ono Chowdhury)
This database tracks every known Indigenous death in custody in Australia from 2008 to 2019
Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance
Helpful Instagram Posts
Post by Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on participating in the protests safely
How white people can combat white supremacy in their own lives and confront their racial biases by @sunny_adcock
Tips for white people confronting ‘feed fatigue’ by @beescolnick
How to be actively anti-racist by @goodgoodgoodco
How to support the George Floyd protests from Australia by @zee_feed
A guide to non-optical allyship by @mireillecharper
A guide to self care for black people at this time by @reignxshine
Instagram Accounts to Follow
Please do not message these accounts expecting them to give you personalised information, absolve guilt or validate your feelings. Do your own research and stay out of their DMs!
International
Bobo and Flex
Always Was, Always Will Be Our Stories
“Billy Porter” Episode by I Weigh with Jameela Jamil
“Let’s Talk About Something Uncomfortable… Race” Episode by After Work Drinks
For more podcasts by people of colour recommendations please go here
Books
How to be an Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi
So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo
Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad
Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches by Audre Lorde
Why I Am No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge
White Fragility by Robin Diangelo
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
Ayiti by Roxane Gay
TV and Film
13th by Ava Duvernay
American Son by Kenny Leon
Dear White People by Justin Simien
See You Yesterday by Stefan Bristol
When They See Us by Ava Durvernay
‘Lady Justice’ Australian Story Episode
Get Out by Jordan Peele
Moonlight by Barry Jenkins
Music
Lemonade by Beyoncé
Dirty Computer by Janelle Monae
Cuz I Love You by Lizzo
Better in Blak by Thelma Plum
Youtube Videos
Why black people are angry and tired by Vee Kativhu
White Moderates, Cowards, John Boyega + Black Lives Matter by Claudia Boleyn
COUNSELLING SERVICES
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Beyond Blue: 130 022 4636
Kids Helpline (for those under 25): 180 055 1800
Woroni is pleased to announce the newly elected members of our Board of Editors:
Radio Editor: Bernadette Callaghan
Deputy Editor-in-Chief (Unopposed): Josefine Ganko
Content Editor (Unopposed): Rachel Chopping
Thank you to everyone who voted, and congratulations to our newest board members!
You can read the profiles of the elected board members here:
BERNADETTE CALLAGHAN
I have been a part of Woroni for two years now, first having started a solo radio show in Semester 2 of 2018. I became a radio producer in Semester 2 of 2019, and since then I have worked diligently to improve the quality of my shows. Of the 7 shows I regularly produced in Semester 2 of 2019, five returned for Semester 1 2020, and of the 11 shows currently being broadcast remotely, five of them were previously produced by me. I am deeply invested in the livelihood of Woroni Radio and wish to see it grow well into the future. I believe I am well-placed to assume the role of Radio Editor based on my experience, not only within Woroni, but within other student organisations such as ANUSA. In my role as an O-Week coordinator I was able to organise many events on campus, and many of the aspects of that job – such as interviewing volunteers, safely storing expensive equipment, liaising with Vessel, attending weekly meetings and staying on top of business emails – have given me the skills I need to become the Radio Editor.
JOSEFINE GANKO (ELECTED UNOPPOSED)
After spending the last year in this position, I have more ideas for Woroni that I would love the chance to implement. These include shifting the focus of content to online by doing some restructuring of the content team. Further, I love working at Woroni and I feel that there is more I can do to ensure the longevity and continued success of the organisation. I also think that in these uncertain times, it would be beneficial to have some continuity in the leadership team.
RACHEL CHOPPING (ELECTED UNOPPOSED)
I’m currently a senior sub-editor in Woroni’s print team. I’ve loved this position but would also jump at the opportunity to move up to a spot on the board. After joining the team as satire sub-editor in 2019 and seeing the levels of effort, dedication and creativity that gets pumped into every issue, I’ve only wanted to participate more. I think my experience as both sub-editor and senior sub-editor will help inform any managerial decisions I’d need to make as Content Editor.
I also work part-time at the campus bookseller. We have a Woroni stand next to the door. It’s beyond satisfying to see a fresh stack of the magazine slowly vanish as staff and students take it home to read. Student voice has never been more important—as we’ve seen with the outcry surrounding Proctorio—and it’s thanks to consistent voices like Woroni that we’re heard. Online tailored content will be essential during this period so that’s an area I would plan to focus on. Emphasis on social media content that promotes TV, radio, written pieces and art will make up for what we may lose due to the campus restrictions.
When it came to putting together our final edition for semester 1 2020, we knew that we had an opportunity to fulfil our mission as a mouthpiece for the ANU student community by providing a platform to share views, opinions, insights and humour during this crisis. ‘Coping with Coronavirus’ is filled with all these things and more. While we explore the realities of this experience, we also hope that through this edition, readers can find messages of hope and optimism.
I also want to take this opportunity to acknowledge the outgoing members of the print team, Phoebe Lupton and Georgie Kamvissis, who worked on this issue as their last after years of work for Woroni. Without having worked on the board, it’s hard to understand the extent of the work the content and art editors put into each edition. All board members carry the pressures and burdens of providing a voice for the students, sometimes with great success, sometimes with great backlash. But despite these challenges, both Georgie and Phoebe have persevered and worked incredibly hard to do their jobs, and have created outstanding work in the process. Woroni will miss them both greatly.
With that, I hope you all enjoy this edition, and always remember that we exist to represent the students and that is always our priority. If you have something you want to say, please get in touch at
write@woroni.com.au
Josie Ganko
Deputy Editor-in-Chief
Below are the nominees for the Woroni Semester 2 2020 Election. The only contested position is Radio Editor. Elections will be held from 9am Monday 18th May til 5pm Friday 22nd May. All students at the ANU are eligible to vote, and will receive a link via uni email on Monday.
Radio Editor
Bernadette Callaghan
I have been a part of Woroni for two years now, first having started a solo radio show in Semester 2 of 2018. I became a radio producer in Semester 2 of 2019, and since then I have worked diligently to improve the quality of my shows. Of the 7 shows I regularly produced in Semester 2 of 2019, five returned for Semester 1 2020, and of the 11 shows currently being broadcast remotely, five of them were previously produced by me. I am deeply invested in the livelihood of Woroni Radio and wish to see it grow well into the future. I believe I am well-placed to assume the role of Radio Editor based on my experience, not only within Woroni, but within other student organisations such as ANUSA. In my role as an O-Week coordinator I was able to organise many events on campus, and many of the aspects of that job – such as interviewing volunteers, safely storing expensive equipment, liaising with Vessel, attending weekly meetings and staying on top of business emails – have given me the skills I need to become the Radio Editor.
Darcy Bembic
Hey! I’m Darcy Bembic and I’m running for the position of Radio Editor at Woroni as I’m a huge student radio buff and would relish the opportunity to lead the radio team. My previous role as a show producer and experience running my own shows has given me great experience for the role, and I would be a great, fun and sexy addition to the woroni team.
Deputy Editor-in-Chief
Josefine Ganko (Elected Unopposed)
After spending the last year in this position, I have more ideas for Woroni that I would love the chance to implement. These include shifting the focus of content to online by doing some restructuring of the content team. Further, I love working at Woroni and I feel that there is more I can do to ensure the longevity and continued success of the organisation. I also think that in these uncertain times, it would be beneficial to have some continuity in the leadership team.
Content Editor
Rachel Chopping (Elected Unopposed)
I’m currently a senior sub-editor in Woroni’s print team. I’ve loved this position but would also jump at the opportunity to move up to a spot on the board. After joining the team as satire sub-editor in 2019 and seeing the levels of effort, dedication and creativity that gets pumped into every issue, I’ve only wanted to participate more. I think my experience as both sub-editor and senior sub-editor will help inform any managerial decisions I’d need to make as Content Editor.
I also work part-time at the campus bookseller. We have a Woroni stand next to the door. It’s beyond satisfying to see a fresh stack of the magazine slowly vanish as staff and students take it home to read. Student voice has never been more important—as we’ve seen with the outcry surrounding Proctorio—and it’s thanks to consistent voices like Woroni that we’re heard. Online tailored content will be essential during this period so that’s an area I would plan to focus on. Emphasis on social media content that promotes TV, radio, written pieces and art will make up for what we may lose due to the campus restrictions.
Creative Editor
Vacant
Comments Off on Woroni Elections 2020 – Nominations Open
During the academic week of 18-22 May 2020, students will be given the opportunity to elect four editors to the ANU Student Media Board.
The primary responsibility of the editors is to oversee production of Woroni, ANU’s official student publication; broadcasts of Woroni Radio and Woroni Photography & TV, and to manage the affairs of the ANU Student Media Association in a number of specific roles. The positions advertised are very important for the continuation student media at the university.
Nominations are now open for the positions of
– Deputy Editor-in-Chief
– Creative Editor
– Content Editor
– Radio Editor
See below for position descriptions.
Nominations must include:
a. The candidate’s name;
b. The candidate’s student number;
c. The candidate’s current year of study;
d. The position(s) the candidate is nominating for;
e. One example of written, videographic, photographic or multi-media work which is the original work of the nominee; and
f. A short biography including why you are interested in being an editor of Woroni (no more than 200 words).
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.
Please also submit a statement on campaign funding – the Electoral regulations (9.1) states:
Upon nomination, each candidate must complete and lodge with the Returning Officer a statement of intention identifying anticipated sources of campaign funding. This statement will include all financial and non-financial contributions to the campaign, including but not limited to printing facilities, paper, paint, glue, T-shirts, BBQ supplies and other sundry items.
Note that campaign related expenses must not exceed $50 (electoral regulation 8.1).
Please send all nominations to the Returning Officer, Roxanne Missingham, at (Roxanne.Missingham@anu.edu.au) by 5pm on 8th May.
No late nominations will be accepted.
Any queries about the election process should be directed to the Returning Officer.
Position Descriptions:
– Deputy Editor-in-Chief
The Deputy Editor-in-Chief is charged with internal management of Woroni. This includes ensuring constitutional and policy adherence, organising meetings, including board meeting, OGM’s and AGM’s, taking minutes, running events, managing the Woroni office space, making purchases on behalf of the organisation, managing social media and facilitating elections. As a member of the executive, The Deputy Editor-in-Chief has additional responsibilities relating to finance and has the constitutional power to interpret clauses and policy more generally.
– Creative Editor
The Creative Editor (or Art Editor) is tasked with co-ordinating art and putting together the layout and design of the monthly magazine. The Creative Editor will be in charge of a team of artists who contribute artworks for each piece in every edition, and are given creative control of the cover and other stylistic choices in the magazine. Further, the Creative Editor puts together the layout for each edition using the software inDesign.
– Content Editor
The Content Editor mostly manages a team of sub-editors who source, pitch and edit content for both online and print publication. The Content Editor sets and enforces deadlines for each stage of the publication process, and works with the Creative Editor to put together the layout for each edition. They lead the print team in deciding the theme and style of each edition. Additionally, the Content Editor is tasked with producing online content that is specifically timely, whether it be opinion pieces, satire or analysis.
– Radio Editor
The Radio Editor leads the Woroni Radio team, and facilitates the broadcast of radio shows. This involves managing scheduling, equipment, broadcasting technology, licensing agreements, workshops and events.
Additionally, all members of the board have additional duties, including attending weekly board meetings. Every board member works between 15-30 hours per week.
Comments Off on Has Covid-19 Impacted Your Life? Tell us how
Woroni is seeking submissions on the impact Covid-19. We are putting together a podcast investigating Covid-19 and its impact on the ANU Community. To be involved make a voice recording of maximum 2 and half minutes giving your experience, opinions, concerns etc. If you don’t want to record your voice you can add a written submission too. We have some questions that you can answer below. Submissions can be anonymous.
Experience of Covid-19
We’re seeking student experiences on the impacts in their life that Covid-19 has had
NameEmail
Please select if you fall into one or more of these categories*Graduating this semester/yearFirst yearYear 12 applying for ANUInternational StudentResident at a residential hall or collegeExams or assessment tasks impacted by Proctorio or other changes to assessmentsOtherPlease upload your recording here
Drop files here or
If the file is too large upload it to google drive and pop the link hereWritten submissions can be inserted here:Do you have any further comments to make? Let us know here if you'd like to be anonymous
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QUESTIONS:
Feel free to pick and choose questions to respond to. If it looks like we’ve missed something important let us know in your recording. Added:
Seeking submissions on the impact Covid-19 for new podcast
Students graduating this semester/year
o What’s your name and degree?
o How do you feel about graduating this year/semester?
o Was your graduation ceremony cancelled? How do you feel about it
o What is your future going to look like after graduating and how has covid-19 affected it?
o What do you think about ANU’s response and how its supporting students graduating this semester/year
First years and general uni students
o What’s your name and degree?
o What was your first-year uni experience like before covid-19?
o How has your first-year (or uni year) changed since covid-19? Were new friendships interrupted, whats your perception of uni work and how its changed with remote classes?
o What’s hard about the transition to remote uni?
o What are you missing about uni?
o What do you think about ANUs response so far to covid-19?
Year 12s applying for ANU
o What’s your name and the degree you’ve applied for at ANU?
o you’ve applied for at ANU
o How was year 12 going before covid-19, whats it like after covid-19?
o Do you feel like covid-19 will affect how prepared you are for university? How so?
o Do you think ANU would do a good job doing bridging classes
o How do you feel about having the school year extended to next year? What were your plans for the end of the year, schoolies?
International students
o What’s your name and degree?
o What’s your home country?
o Are you currently in Australia or somewhere else? Where would you rather be right now?
o What are your opinions on the ANU’s response to Covid-19 and do you find they are adequately support international students like yourself?
o How are you finding the Australian Government’s response to your home country Government’s response?
Residential halls response Added: Woroni Editor
o What’s your name and degree?
o What hall are you from?
o What is the current hall position on covid-19?
o What was it like when covid-19 was just getting started at your hall?
o What has the hall’s leadership response been like
o What wasn’t addressed or had been addressed badly?
o Did you feel safe at your residential hall during the covid-19?
Opinions on Online invigilation
o What’s your name and degree?
o Are you concerned about subjects you take and the way that they will be examined?
o What are your opinions on ANU’s current online invigilation measures its proposed?
o What would you prefer ANU to do for online exams?
Seeking submissions on the impact Covid-19 for a new podcast
Woroni is proud to present Edition 2 2020: The Sex Edition!
We conceived this theme at the beginning of the semester when Covid-19 was but a distant murmur.
Over our 70 years in publication, Woroni has returned to the concept of a sex edition many times, and we were hoping to bring some of that fun, cheeky energy back to Woroni.
We are living in a very different time now, and our next edition will reflect this. For now, we hope that you enjoy some light-hearted escapism as Woroni explores all things sex.