Like Frankenstein, Ruckus Magazine is only ever resurrected by a strange combination of mystery and misfortune. It takes the work of a peculiar assortment of minions dragging legs and arms to and fro before a final compilation can be stitched together.
... Or maybe I read too many comics.
Just kidding about the misfortune part. It takes a lot of hard work and different perspectives to make a worthy Ruckus edition.
In fact this year's resurrection has a number of worthy announcements to make.
1. We have a designated meet up time and place.
Where: Cafe Solstice on University Ave.
When: 5pm on the 2nd and last Saturday of the month
Who: Young, old, newb, seasoned Ruckus writer, human, zombie, instigators and alligators.
We're focused on environmental, economic, cultural, and political issues connected to our university community. We invite participation from staff, students, and community members. Be it in the form of written pieces, design and art collaboration, editorial advice, outreach help or anything in between from zine conception to distribution.
2. Our next edition has been gathering momentum.
So far pieces have came in over summer and we want more.
We're looking for creative and politically engaged people just like your smarmy selves!
Our submission categories are:
1. News
2. Features (i.e. magazine writing)
3. Opinion
4. Creative Writing (fiction, poetry)
5. Visual Arts
6. Miscellaneous
The rag-tag group of regular Ruckus attendees have decided on a deadline of November 9th.
We hope to curry many new contributors and therefore are giving ourselves time to do just that.
3. Our last issue is available online (in pieces) at OAG
But I do have to say, paper editions of Ruckus are looking mighty fine as of late. If you so desire, more copies can be made.
4. As usual keep in touch with us!
This page will stay updated (in an ideal world), we have a page on fb at UW Ruckus and a Ruckus group you can request to join. Each do a little something different.
As always you can send submissions to ruckusletters@gmail.com
We take general inquiries at uwruckus@gmail.com
Our next meeting is on October 13th at the aforementioned time and place.
We'll have a sign explicitly stating we're the Ruckus group for new attendees.
So everybody, I’ll let the cat out of the bag. We are a group of average young folks. There are many different opinions, viewpoints and interests in our group. Even if you have no idea what a zine is or haven’t read an issue yet, please come join us.
Cheers!
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Reading, Writing, and Ruckusmaking
The 2011 Disorientation has been around the UDistrict for a couple months, and now it's online!
The Ruckus (dis)orientation guide to the University of Washington is an inversion of college orientation guides: it orients you about communities and cool activities around UW, and the things that are actually useful to know. It disorients you from the university administration’s intended plan to sell you an alienated mass-production education while draining you like the capitalist vampires they are. We made this because we feel it took years for us discover many great things around this campus; so we’ll pass along the results from years of accidents and serendipity.
Includes articles on survival, campus organizing, the Seattle music scene, polyamory, consent, tuition hikes, anti-Sodexo sit-ins, the Canadian tar sands, poverty, Joe Hill, unions, Seattle newspapers, DIY publishing, anti-sweatshop organizing, El Salvador, the School of the Americas, Decolonize/Occupy Seattle, and a community calendar.
Here is a PDF for reading, and a PDF for printing!
The Ruckus (dis)orientation guide to the University of Washington is an inversion of college orientation guides: it orients you about communities and cool activities around UW, and the things that are actually useful to know. It disorients you from the university administration’s intended plan to sell you an alienated mass-production education while draining you like the capitalist vampires they are. We made this because we feel it took years for us discover many great things around this campus; so we’ll pass along the results from years of accidents and serendipity.
Includes articles on survival, campus organizing, the Seattle music scene, polyamory, consent, tuition hikes, anti-Sodexo sit-ins, the Canadian tar sands, poverty, Joe Hill, unions, Seattle newspapers, DIY publishing, anti-sweatshop organizing, El Salvador, the School of the Americas, Decolonize/Occupy Seattle, and a community calendar.
Here is a PDF for reading, and a PDF for printing!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
make a ruckus!
Ruckus needs articles for the new disorientation issue, to hit campus when classes start again.
We want you to get involved in Ruckus. This paper runs on volunteer love. We work for you, dear reader, not for advertisers or ideologies. We need writers, editors, designers, photographers, hackers, benefit show planners, propagandists, smugglers and artists. We want people with no experience and a gleam in their eye.
We oppose hierarchies as inherently oppressive and anti-democratic; we do our best to make decisions through consensus, engaging all volunteers equally. Ruckus is non-partisan: we only have one party line, that we like to party.
So write to us, at uwruckus@gmail.com.
We want you to get involved in Ruckus. This paper runs on volunteer love. We work for you, dear reader, not for advertisers or ideologies. We need writers, editors, designers, photographers, hackers, benefit show planners, propagandists, smugglers and artists. We want people with no experience and a gleam in their eye.
We oppose hierarchies as inherently oppressive and anti-democratic; we do our best to make decisions through consensus, engaging all volunteers equally. Ruckus is non-partisan: we only have one party line, that we like to party.
So write to us, at uwruckus@gmail.com.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Fall in love with Ruckus all over again
We're gearing up for the fall issue of Ruckus, and we want your voice in it. Are there any stories you're itching for us to cover, or want to write about yourself? Please send us a heads-up at uwruckus@gmail.com.
We've also got two prompts for you. We're looking for UW/U-district community members and alumni to write letters to the incoming freshman. This is an open-ended prompt, and may be one to one-thousand words, due by September 15.
We'll also publish profiles of student and community organizations on campus and in the U-district. If you're involved in such organizing, please send us your group name, contact information, a short description, maybe a graphic, and meeting and/or fall quarter event times/places (if you have any such plans). Feel free to talk yourselves up. Due by September 28, the earlier the better; you can send us your last-minute details about meeting/event times and places by October 3, so we can include it in our community calendar.
If anyone wants to get involved in editing, illustrating, promoting, distributing, advertising, subverting, or otherwise contributing, e-mail us a good time and date for a collective meeting in September, at uwruckus@gmail.com.
We've also got two prompts for you. We're looking for UW/U-district community members and alumni to write letters to the incoming freshman. This is an open-ended prompt, and may be one to one-thousand words, due by September 15.
We'll also publish profiles of student and community organizations on campus and in the U-district. If you're involved in such organizing, please send us your group name, contact information, a short description, maybe a graphic, and meeting and/or fall quarter event times/places (if you have any such plans). Feel free to talk yourselves up. Due by September 28, the earlier the better; you can send us your last-minute details about meeting/event times and places by October 3, so we can include it in our community calendar.
If anyone wants to get involved in editing, illustrating, promoting, distributing, advertising, subverting, or otherwise contributing, e-mail us a good time and date for a collective meeting in September, at uwruckus@gmail.com.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
A statement from three arrestees in the Seattle Police Brutality Demonstration of April 9, 2010
Call for Courtroom Solidarity
Five protesters were arrested during the April 9 Anti-Police Brutality demonstration in Seattle, WA. This is a statement from three who were arrested at the same time on Capitol Hill.
After more than 15 hours of being detained in precinct holding cells and county jail facilities, we were released into the early morning hours of Saturday, April 10th. We wish to extend immense thanks and gratitude to our powerful, all-volunteer jail support team who rushed to post our bail, minutes before the deadline – even putting a car up for collateral. We also thank the circles of family and friends who gathered around telephones to support us, and each other. Though we were confined for only a short period of time (compared to some of our cell-mates who were facing months or years of imprisonment), our hearts were nonetheless overjoyed to enter the cool night air. As we gazed into the dawn sky, we were greeted by a crowd of new and old friends alike.
We would not like to make any statements regarding the events of that Friday except to assert our innocence regarding our alleged crimes and to make known our injuries sustained from the police. Two of us are being charged with misdemeanor assault, while the third is facing two misdemeanors of obstruction and resisting arrest. During the arrest incident, the first of us was pinned to the sidewalk before being lifted across the street by his handcuffs. He sustained injuries to his wrists, legs and feet, with continuing numbness in his hands. The second arrestee had her face repeatedly shoved into the pavement and knelt on, receiving massive bruising and lacerations to her face and head. She was punched in the right eye, while her arms were pulled to her back and her legs kicked and stepped on. The third of us was, after being forced to lie prone on the ground, repeatedly kicked and kneed in the back and side of the head. After being dragged into the street this arrestee was let fall unconscious to the pavement after requesting to be allowed to sit down.
It is times like these when we realize how quickly the air we breathe is becoming increasingly thin, that we are being fooled into thinking our dizziness is an abnormal condition. We see clearly that a world of opportunity exists for us only insofar as we have the funds to purchase it, and that we can exercise all the freedom we desire so long as we keep our mouths tightly closed and our feet on the sidewalk. We are the crowning node of a greater social claustrophobia which clamors to be set free.
We stand tall, arms linked in solidarity with the other two protesters wrongfully arrested during the April 9th Seattle demonstration, as well as those in Olympia on the evening of April 8th, and in Portland on March 29th.
Join us in court to show your support and to decry the randomized prosecution of people who peaceably dissent against police violence.
10:00AM on Monday, May 10:
Court #1103 (11th floor)
Municipal Court of the City of Seattle at the Seattle Justice Center, 600 5th Ave, Seattle WA.
Court Info: 206.684.5600
We request that all those who wish to attend dress and behave in a way that supports us by showing respect for the court. This will help us prove our innocence and the integrity of our characters.
Call for Courtroom Solidarity
Five protesters were arrested during the April 9 Anti-Police Brutality demonstration in Seattle, WA. This is a statement from three who were arrested at the same time on Capitol Hill.
After more than 15 hours of being detained in precinct holding cells and county jail facilities, we were released into the early morning hours of Saturday, April 10th. We wish to extend immense thanks and gratitude to our powerful, all-volunteer jail support team who rushed to post our bail, minutes before the deadline – even putting a car up for collateral. We also thank the circles of family and friends who gathered around telephones to support us, and each other. Though we were confined for only a short period of time (compared to some of our cell-mates who were facing months or years of imprisonment), our hearts were nonetheless overjoyed to enter the cool night air. As we gazed into the dawn sky, we were greeted by a crowd of new and old friends alike.
We would not like to make any statements regarding the events of that Friday except to assert our innocence regarding our alleged crimes and to make known our injuries sustained from the police. Two of us are being charged with misdemeanor assault, while the third is facing two misdemeanors of obstruction and resisting arrest. During the arrest incident, the first of us was pinned to the sidewalk before being lifted across the street by his handcuffs. He sustained injuries to his wrists, legs and feet, with continuing numbness in his hands. The second arrestee had her face repeatedly shoved into the pavement and knelt on, receiving massive bruising and lacerations to her face and head. She was punched in the right eye, while her arms were pulled to her back and her legs kicked and stepped on. The third of us was, after being forced to lie prone on the ground, repeatedly kicked and kneed in the back and side of the head. After being dragged into the street this arrestee was let fall unconscious to the pavement after requesting to be allowed to sit down.
It is times like these when we realize how quickly the air we breathe is becoming increasingly thin, that we are being fooled into thinking our dizziness is an abnormal condition. We see clearly that a world of opportunity exists for us only insofar as we have the funds to purchase it, and that we can exercise all the freedom we desire so long as we keep our mouths tightly closed and our feet on the sidewalk. We are the crowning node of a greater social claustrophobia which clamors to be set free.
We stand tall, arms linked in solidarity with the other two protesters wrongfully arrested during the April 9th Seattle demonstration, as well as those in Olympia on the evening of April 8th, and in Portland on March 29th.
Join us in court to show your support and to decry the randomized prosecution of people who peaceably dissent against police violence.
10:00AM on Monday, May 10:
Court #1103 (11th floor)
Municipal Court of the City of Seattle at the Seattle Justice Center, 600 5th Ave, Seattle WA.
Court Info: 206.684.5600
We request that all those who wish to attend dress and behave in a way that supports us by showing respect for the court. This will help us prove our innocence and the integrity of our characters.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Just checking
The pdf of Issue 3 is now available...
Are you still alive?
If so, contribute to Ruckus and prove it.
Are you thinking about something somewhat frightening?
Have you just witnessed a symbolic representation of the absurd?
Are you completely overwhelmed by boredom?
Do you know a secret that begs to be told in public?
we'd like to know.
send us articles, poetry, reviews, reports, photos, drawings, sketches, recipes or whatever.
preferably 4,000 characters or less.
uwruckus@gmail.com
due date: April 1st
it's no joke, fool.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Submissions for ISSUE 3: deadline last week of February!
We invite your participation in the creative birthing of Volume 10, Issue 3- to be released March 2010.
Can you write, illustrate, promote, distribute, advertise, subvertise, edit, etc? We accept submissions on a rolling basis, in addition to specific dates for each upcoming issue. uwruckus@gmail.com
Do you want to learn how? Ruckus is an newsmedia journal for the University of Washington community. We share and offer a supportive practice space to really learn new knowledge and skills.
meetings fridays at 3:30 in the sub-HUB rm. 37.
Please read our past issues, and spread the call for contributions- let's get it on
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Welcome to the world, Dear RUCKUS,
Here is the latest issue of UW's very own, very special publication.
We want you to read this!
Issue 2, Volume 10: Here we go!
We want you to read this!
Issue 2, Volume 10: Here we go!
Saturday, January 9, 2010
join us
Subscribe to general meeting times, printing dates, and stuff we're snuffing to get out:
https://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/ruckusupdates
Ruckus Collective Communication Rollercoasters: enter at your own risk
http://groups.google.com/group/uwruckus
https://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/ruckusupdates
Ruckus Collective Communication Rollercoasters: enter at your own risk
http://groups.google.com/group/uwruckus
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Ruckus, December 11, 2009 Notes
What we like about Ruckus so far:
What we want from the group and process, and where do we want to see it go?
Tasks to DO:
in depth interest
objective subjective viewpoint (in contrast to the Daily)
issue that are missing from mainstream media
the daily: not as objective as it presents itself to be. facts, but values mostly conservative as well. facade of journalism
ruckus as a way to offer other views/values to campus
ruckus as an organizational as well as informational skill (calendar)
as a way to develop and learn new skills and share/discuss ideas
Meeting Structure Discussion
do we want to have a facilitator: how would it work, rotating facilitator
egalitarian meetings: point by point basis
http://flag.blackened.net/revolt/hist_texts/structurelessness.html
opportunity and space for everyone to speak
agree on group policy of how meetings should be run
consensus vs voting decision making: what will we vote on?
What we want from the group and process, and where do we want to see it go?
Summary of Ruckus' history and mission for newcomers
more flexible timeline, not rushing to make decisions will allow discussion and voting
we want to look at the layout: standardize certain aspects, leave creative freedom for others.
determine our vision and organizational goals as ruckus, bring them in line with those
stable key points, practices (spell check), mission statement, basic layout
what are we: a journal or a newspaper?
how do we define ourselves?- Goal: to print three editions in Spring quarter
January Issue: deadline tbd
another round of flyers (more eye-catching)
call for submissions: art, writing, ads
wider pool to choose from, variety of subjects
when do we want to print?
offer topics to write about
leave more time to communicate/work with authors
google docs/spreadsheet > more communication / standardization of formats
Distribution: map/list a google doc of where Ruckus can distribute on campus, emailing .pdf of Ruckus (in a readable format)
fundraising ideas: not a lot of $ in advertising, grant writing, benefit concerts
Register as RSO
Tasks to DO:
Kelsey > food review
Steve > will illustrate for an article, will write an article
Ian + Pamela > cover art
Pamela > call for submissions flyer
Lisa + Pamela > distribute submissions flyer- Lisa + Alice > look for grants
David > watch gmail for submissions
Francis > book review and budget article
Ethan > calendar
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009
do you wake up every morning on the wrong side of Daily media?
Come sleep under Ruckus's sheets instead.
We had a ruck of people in the office for yesterday's meeting. Enthusiasm and creativity unloaded all around, so let's spread some of that talk out to the town.
We gotta think up an awesome headliner for this first run!
"call to arm-istice"
"call to unarm"
"call to justice: bring on the ruckus"
Here's what's in our eyes for upcoming dates and deadlines:
6:30, November 24th: an hour-ish of Collective meeting, join ruckUS for discussion, goal setting, and task delegating
Midnight, November 28th: Submissions deadlines, article max word count 400; we want your drawings, your musings, and your coffee dregs
3:30, December 2nd: Layout and design deadline, first draft print up and Collective edit
3:30, December 4th: two hours to implement draft-edit revisions, Print Party for Final Newsletter!
6:30 am, December 7th: distribute copies all around campus and the UD!
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