Establishing a new University newspaper?

GeneralTacticus · May 17, 2003, 23:51

Given that Tass has now left this team, were without a PR person again. This, obviosuly, should not be allowed to stand, so we need to find ourselves someone else to write our newspaper, as well as finding a new name for it. Having written the CNN in the previous DG, I'd be willing to take up the position; is there anyone else who would like to?

moomin · May 18, 2003, 13:20

I'm afraid to let too many functions drop on your and Arch's shoulders - I certainly wouldn't mind if you did it, but do you think you'll manage? Granted, your footy manager skills won't be in much demand until later in the season

Timbba · May 18, 2003, 14:51

I might give it a try, but I'm not sure if I can handle it... there are a few Busy RL Things (tm) going on

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History Guy · May 18, 2003, 23:41

I might also be able to help, but I must agree that RL is a pain in the old neck.

GeneralTacticus · May 19, 2003, 04:10

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Originally posted by moomin
I'm afraid to let too many functions drop on your and Arch's shoulders - I certainly wouldn't mind if you did it, but do you think you'll manage? Granted, your footy manager skills won't be in much demand until later in the season

Bah, don't worry. I managed to serve as Commish, CNN Editor and Governor of about half the faction at the end of the first DG...

moomin · May 19, 2003, 05:34

Grab it and run, then, GT!

GeneralTacticus · May 19, 2003, 05:37

Ok... any suggestions regarding the name? Should I just keep it as the University Tribune, or use a new one?

moomin · May 19, 2003, 05:41

The least we can do is change it. I never liked the Tribune anyway, and since the vote was in the public area I guess the Hive members staged it.

It's your call, but I'd like Planet University Post. Or PUP. Surely we can scrap up a picture of a nice doggy somewhere as a logo

GeneralTacticus · May 19, 2003, 05:50

Well, I've got no real preference (although I don't much like the Tribune name either...), so I'm open to suggestions.

Alex · May 19, 2003, 14:59

If you can do it, GT, I'm all for it.

Regarding the name, I liked moomin's suggestion, but I'd offer my own: "The Science Monitor".

GeneralTacticus · May 20, 2003, 06:53

Oh, good one...

Timbba · May 20, 2003, 07:39

the University Factional Network | Global Services | Officially Approved (a.k.a censored, a.k.a propaganda) Newsfeed

(or UFN:GS:OAN for short, scientists like long, weird acronyms)

Googlie · May 20, 2003, 10:03

Or how about the PUTTER:

The Planet University Times - Truth, Enlightenment, Research

Alex · May 20, 2003, 16:32

Nice idea, Googlie... after all, we're high on com-putters, aren't we?

AdamTG02 · May 20, 2003, 19:36

None of these names have particularly hit me, but I like Googlie's idea.

GeneralTacticus · May 21, 2003, 02:55

Arghh, this is so hard to decide... however, on balance, I think I'll go with the Science Monitor. It fits the University rather better than the others...

GeneralTacticus · May 21, 2003, 07:29

Ok, the Editor's Office is now open here.