Hitting the 'write' note

Well, having reached the grand old age of 20 and still unemployed for the summer, I have tentatively began to start on projects for next year.

Academic projects, I hear you cry. Nope, I’m currently brainstorming and researching projects for my new position at the Leeds Student as Features Editor. One of the joys of this job as opposed to being a News Editor will mean that I can plan and write in advance. Hence I am making a start.

The first ‘issue’ of LS will be ‘The Guide’ issue. This will hopefully be out in Fresher’s week and will be a guide for students (both new and old) to the University of Leeds. I’ve had some basic ideas about this, such as student support, the University, the Union and a few others. I’m hoping to write one on the support available at the Uni, something I believe is crucial.

Looking into the actual issues (of LS), this is more interesting. Some tentative ideas have been wide-ranging. From ones about student alcohol use, student politics, politics in general, the recession and student living to ones about student suicide, sport societies (chess, etc) and recycling. Wide ranging, I’m sure you’ll agree.

Whilst I am still gutted to have been removed from news, especially in the manner I was, there are possibilities in features. And despite this, I will have control and act as a guiding voice in News to begin with, so I’ll have some input!

If anyone has any thoughts for features (or news stories), let me know and I’ll have a think. You could even help me write it, if you want!