The Blue and Gold

Publish Date Article Due Date Pitch Deadline

3-Nov 20-Oct 15-Oct

Term 1 2008-2009 Editorial Calendar

Issue Topic Description
School Events

We take a look at the elections held for the student constituent bodies (Includes SMUSA, ACF,
Elections. Do I care? SSU, SICS, and the bodies for each school (Bondue, Asoc. Etc) Coverage can just focus on a single
constituent body, not needed to cover all of the elections.
Higher Learning

Have you noticed something new in the library? Mr. Edmund has been back with his sweet treats.
Underneath the Yummy cheesecakes, chocolate fudges, scrambled pastries and more! Enough to cool down any
sweet light hunger amid reading time. Ever wonder: How did he start his business? How is this guy doing
so far after his graduation and how far has his own business developed?

Share about your observation and experience in a company that you have done internship with.
Such a working
Point out clearly its unique working culture, management style, way of communication among
environment I have
staffs and different teams. Basing from your own stands, explain why such an environment is
ever experienced
supportive (or unsupportive) to company staffs?
Another organizing committee for one of the biggest school event- SMU Patron’s Day 2009 is
When it was SMU coming to light. Enthusiastic candidates are hunting for prior event experience and organizing
Patron’s Day 2008 process of Patron Exco 2007. Share your experience and lessons in this journey. Pass your
enthusiasm and event organizing skills to a new generation!

In spotlight: Tips Display your pitches and persuasion to apply for sponsorship in any school projects,
to write a good services projects, CCA events or school events. Share your tips of composing a neat and
sponsorship convincing proposal and necessary follow-up actions if may have to win sponsorship
proposal deals!
Worldscope -
Politics

The China ‘Milk China has come under international scrutiny following the recent reports of the harmful effects of
Scare’- Whose fault their milk. While the government would choose to blame companies and factories for this, some
is it anyway? ask if the Chinese government in fact should bear responsibility for this ‘Milk Crisis’. Aim of the
article is to show both sides of the argument without coming to a definite conclusion.

 ‘Siam and With Somchai Wongsawat as new premier, will Thailand now see peace return to their country?
Satisfaction?’ Article should address the response of the different sections of Thai society ( lower and upper) as
to whether they are satisfied with the outcome of Somachai as new leader.
ART
A quick sum of this year's peace day, as well as interviewing the participants, contributors, and
Art (Peace)
organizers.
Triple Bill Student perspectives coverage on the Indonesian Art exhibition in the concourse.

Submit your briefs and state your interest by the pitch date (17th October)

Don't see what you like? Want to recommend an topic? We have the following sections:
School Affairs Any major events or occurances in the school campus
Viewpoint Students get their chance to voice out their thoughts
Higher Learning We close the gap between academia and the industry with interviews with CEO's, executives, professors, and even student leaders.
Worldscope Major world events, Sub classified into Economic and Political. Student sharings from BSM's and exchanges can also go here
Digital Tech news, reviews and more
Arts A exclusive feature on the Arts scene in SMU, dancers, musicians, actors, and more
Literature We get wordy as we conduct short story writing contest each issue.
Travel Travelogues. What's not to like?

Our Values
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