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Issue 2, Volume 10: Here we go!

 

 

  

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Ruckus, December 11, 2009 Notes

What we like about Ruckus so far: 

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  in depth interest
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  objective subjective viewpoint (in contrast to the Daily)
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  issue that are missing from mainstream media
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  the daily: not as objective as it presents itself to be. facts, but values mostly conservative as well. facade of journalism
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  ruckus as a way to offer other views/values to campus
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  ruckus as an organizational as well as informational skill (calendar)
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  as a way to develop and learn new skills and share/discuss ideas

Meeting Structure Discussion

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  do we want to have a facilitator: how would it work, rotating facilitator
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  egalitarian meetings: point by point basis
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  http://flag.blackened.net/revolt/hist_texts/structurelessness.html
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  opportunity and space for everyone to speak
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  agree on group policy of how meetings should be run
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  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?

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  Summary of Ruckus' history and mission for newcomers
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  more flexible timeline, not rushing to make decisions will allow discussion and voting
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  we want to look at the layout: standardize certain aspects, leave creative freedom for others.
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  determine our vision and organizational goals as ruckus, bring them in line with those
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  stable key points, practices (spell check), mission statement, basic layout
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  what are we: a journal or a newspaper?
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  how do we define ourselves?
• Goal: to print three editions in Spring quarter

January Issue: deadline tbd

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  another round of flyers (more eye-catching)
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  call for submissions: art, writing, ads
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  wider pool to choose from, variety of subjects
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  when do we want to print?
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  offer topics to write about
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  leave more time to communicate/work with authors
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  google docs/spreadsheet > more communication / standardization of formats
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  Distribution: map/list a google doc of where Ruckus can distribute on campus, emailing .pdf of Ruckus (in a readable format)
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  fundraising ideas: not a lot of $ in advertising, grant writing, benefit concerts
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  Register as RSO

Tasks to DO:

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  Kelsey > food review
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  Steve > will illustrate for an article, will write an article
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  Ian + Pamela > cover art
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  Pamela > call for submissions flyer
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  Lisa + Pamela > distribute submissions flyer
• Lisa + Alice > look for grants
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  David > watch gmail for submissions
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  Francis > book review and budget article
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  Ethan > calendar
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