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Post by Purewhitewave on Aug 23, 2005 14:04:39 GMT -1
Hey folks - I'm just putting together some thoughts of what I can write about this year for the Aston Times. So, I thought I'd ask you folks... what would you like to read about in the AT next year, aside from reviews and university news...?
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Post by smigs on Aug 24, 2005 14:12:59 GMT -1
rumours and gossip! oh wait that's wotsup..
i suppose reviews of places to eat/drink/dance in birmingham might be nice. or something along those lines.
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Post by Beaches on Aug 24, 2005 18:16:58 GMT -1
yeah places to eat and any top tips from other students maybe and more i love dave grohl but i don't love...
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Post by Pheonix on Aug 25, 2005 0:05:41 GMT -1
How about, a german editition?? where we have to work out what the articles are. Bingo. That would take me all year, you'd only have to make one edition!!!!
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Post by Purewhitewave on Aug 26, 2005 16:33:22 GMT -1
Thanks Smigs! that's useful. Mark - I believe that was Steve's column, so if he's still doing it great, but I don't think it's fair for someone else to steal it. Matt - was that a serious comment?
Anyway - it appears I may be Editor for the 2nd edition to see how I cope and if it goes ok then I shall be editor for the rest of the year. So I am SERIOUSLY asking for ideas. Incidently, there may be a comic strip in there, but I need ideas for short strips so if you have any thoughts also post them here please! Thanks!!!!!!!
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Post by smigs on Aug 26, 2005 18:39:16 GMT -1
Incidently, there may be a comic strip in there, but I need ideas for short strips so if you have any thoughts also post them here please! Thanks!!!!!!! you should do a satire on aston stuff e.g.... make fun of the new proposed 'noodle bar' and stuff like that.. piss off the exec as much as possible within the bounds of satire... while making good points at the same time ;D if i could draw and think up gags i would even do it myself! alas, tis not to be.
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Post by Purewhitewave on Aug 30, 2005 8:45:11 GMT -1
Smigs, I don't want to piss of the exec! They do the best job they can... the noodle bar - yes that could be an amusing bit as well though. Me like that...
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Post by smigs on Sept 11, 2005 12:11:55 GMT -1
Smigs, I don't want to piss of the exec! They do the best job they can... satire is an essential part of a democracy i've not been impressed by the way some members of the exec (well, last years anyway) react to criticism of the exec's decisions: they take it personally! if you call a policy crap then they react like you insulted their mother! which is stupid. it needs to be understood by everyone that it's ok (though not nessecarily constructive!) to say "the noodle bar is stupid" WITHOUT having your head bitten off by a membert of the exec (which i've seen happen on another internet forum). otherwise people will be afraid to say what they think... which is clearly bad. the aston times can play a key role, as newspapers traditionally have satirical comics making light of current affairs in them - e.g. www.guardian.co.uk/cartoons/ analysing and critising policies/projects of the guild and the university (in a sensible way) is one of the roles you should be playing - and if you get stick from the guild or the uni for that i'll be the first to make a fuss about freedom of the press never underestimate the role of humour!
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Post by Purewhitewave on Sept 11, 2005 12:49:08 GMT -1
thanks smigs... well if you have a thought of a specific satirical politcal msg you want to send out let me know. I think el noodle bar is a lil old news now though.... xx
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Post by smigs on Sept 11, 2005 13:18:50 GMT -1
don't worry about it i'm just in a political mood recently
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Post by dantay63 on Oct 12, 2005 12:51:36 GMT -1
i think if u can get xans cartoons in it and maby some guides for shoping etc it would be gd maby some sodoku and horascopes as well
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Post by Purewhitewave on Oct 13, 2005 15:25:18 GMT -1
I think there was a sudoku in last issue petal! Erm, 'scopes... is an idea yes. What sort of shopping guides?
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Post by Beaches on Oct 13, 2005 16:40:02 GMT -1
student ones cheap shops or friendly shops also a good restaurant guide so i can take cat somewhere nice
you could use rock socs brum guide maybe?
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Post by Cat on Oct 13, 2005 19:06:38 GMT -1
but remember to add editions to it (THE SHAME!)
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Post by dantay63 on Oct 14, 2005 9:05:21 GMT -1
maby like a guide to the best super markets near by for cheep food and good value food eg like tescos beens are they cheper in the big store or the same price in all 3?
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