Article pitches for MUSE ISSUE XVIII are due tomorrow! Here’s a little bit about your sectional editors to put some faces to their emails. We’re all super excited to see what you have in store for the issue so, PITCH, PITCH, PITCH!
We can’t wait to hear from you!
Yours Creatively,
The MUSE Print Editorial Team
HEAD EDITOR
Name: Samantha Fink
Year/Program:4thYear English/Psychology
What’s your hidden talent?
Making eggs
What’s your biggest weakness?
Acting surprised
What’s your fav past MUSE article (print or online)?
The Power of Decaf (ISSUE XVII)
What are you looking for in Issue XVIII?
I am looking for articles that cannot be found anywhere else! I hope MUSE this year brings something special to readers, including new interests and uncharted perspectives.
LIFESTYLE
[email protected]
Name: Varya Genkin
Year/Program: 3rdYear Sociology
What’s your hidden talent?
I can pick up things with my toes
What’s your biggest weakness?
Sleeping through at least 10 alarms every morning
What’s your fav past MUSE article (print or online)?
Back to School When You’re Not Going Back to School (Online)
What are you looking for in Issue XVIII?
In our upcoming issue, I would love to see Lifestyle comprised of more vulnerable, self-reflective pieces. To me, these are the articles that make MUSE stand out among other publications, and I encourage anyone thinking about submitting a pitch to not be afraid of exploring sensitive or controversial topics.
ARTS
[email protected]
Name: Grace Guest
Year/Program:4thYear Art History/English
What’s your hidden talent?
I write tunes on occasion
What’s your biggest weakness?
Handling Canadian winter
What’s your fav past MUSE article (print or online)?
Lost in Translation; The universality of Feeling (ISSUE XVII)
What are you looking for in your section for Issue XVIII?
The ‘Arts’ section hosts an incredible array of avenues for exploration. I would love to hear what writers have to say regarding what Art means to them, perhaps investigate our contemporary Art forms. Whether it’s a recent exhibit, an experimental music group, an experience you can’t get out of your head- I see MUSE as an incredible instrument for both introspection and inspiration.
FASHION
[email protected]
Name: Claudia Rupnik
Year/Program: 2ndyear French
What’s your hidden talent?
Quoting Emperor’s New Groove!
What’s your biggest weakness?
Statement coats
What’s your fav past MUSE article (print or online)?
The Science of Friendship (MUSE XVII)
What are you looking for in your section for Issue XVIII?
Are low-rise jeans coming back? Should everyone be wearing statement scarves this season? Yeezys: yay or nay?
I want to know what you think! I’m looking for pitches that make fashion accessible to the student body, all ideas are welcome!
ENTERTAINMENT
[email protected]
Name: Jonny Karr
Year/Program:3rd Year Sociology
What’s your hidden talent?
Very strong familiarity with the alphabet and all it encompasses. Message for details 😉
What’s your biggest weakness?
I’m not myself if there’s a bee in my presence
What’s your fav past MUSE article (print or online)?
Television: University’s Toughest Workload
What are you looking for in your section for Issue XVIII?
I love to hear how every Queen’s student chooses to spend their time when they’re not busy studying or going out with friends! Tell me all about the bands that you know too many specific details about, the shows you’ve binged 15 times, or anything you do in your downtime to keep yourself entertained!
MUSE’INGS
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Name:Sam Turnbull
Year/Program:3rd Year Linguistics
What’s your hidden talent?
I’m ridiculously good at claw-machines
What’s your biggest weakness?
Getting into vehicles with running-boards
What’s your fav past MUSE article (print or online)?
Discovering Your Dad’s Music: The Pull of Past Generations (ISSUE XV)
What are you looking for in your section for Issue XVIII?
My favourite thing about MUSE’ings is that there is no limit to what can be pitched to me. Give me your political opinions and your 3AM poetry…I want it all! I’m want students to dig as deep as they can for creative pitches. I’m looking for articles that are personal and relatable, but still unique to the contributor.
Wow us with something that hasn’t been done before.
Check out our event on Facebook for full details on how to pitch.
https://www.facebook.com/events/529685314200375/