How to get involved

PICK UP A PITCH The editors of each section regularly send out pitches through email that anyone is welcome to pick up and start working on! Pitches are two- or three-line descriptions of what the editors are looking to have someone cover, be it the latest news story, a trendy new video, some aesthetic illustrations or a review of one of the many exciting events held at UBC.

To make sure you are kept updated on all the latest pitches spun up by the editors you can join The Ubyssey’s mailing list by visiting www.ubyssey.ca/page/volunteer. You can then get your regular dose of pitches via email that you can pick up, or not — no pressure!

You can also join Ubyssey Facebook groups for the sections you are interested in. A lot of editors send out pitches in these groups and by joining, you get first dibs on all the new pitches that they put up.

ATTEND MEETINGS Due to the pandemic, The Ubyssey currently holds its meetings online. Join our Discord server to keep updated on all the latest the paper has to offer, message the editors if you have any questions and attend our section and staff meetings.

The Zoom links to the weekly meetings for each individual section as well as the general meetings are sent in our Discord.

Hopefully in the coming fall term, The Ubyssey will be back to having all of its meetings at its fabulous office in Zoom 2208 in the Nest. Drop by during office hours from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. just to say ‘hi’ or maybe even to brainstorm ideas for your first hit Ubyssey article.

CONTACT AN EDITOR Feel free to reach out to any of the editors if you have any questions or if you want to pitch some of your groundbreaking ideas. You can find their email addresses at www.ubyssey.ca/page/contact.

They are there to help you and make you feel welcome so shoot them an email or bug them on Discord. We can’t wait to receive your awesome contributions and help you create the best damn story there is! U