THEY FINALLY LISTENED AND THE DECISION HAS BEEN REVERSED!! STUDENT MEDIA IS OFFICIALLY SAFE AND SECURE BECAUSE WE REFUSED TO BACK DOWN!! STAY ALERT BECAUSE WE ARE WATCHING TO ENSURE THIS LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE REMAINS PERMANENTLY PROTECTED!!
December 4, 2014
Final supporters
As a result of a recent decision made by a small number of people on Student Senate, who have no involvement in Cardiff Student Media, we have been put in an untenable position.
During the period of leave in the lead up to the resignation of the elected VP for Media and Marketing on the 21st of October 2014, and in the period since, Student Media has been run entirely by its Head of Print (Michael O’Connell-Davidson) and Head of Broadcasting (Josh Edwards) alongside section heads for Xpress (Bethan Lyons), CUTV (Will Francis) and Quench (Sum Sze Tam) and their respective executive committees. While this period of uncertainty was challenging, we were able to make a great success of this way of working and are achieving great things already.We welcomed the support of the elected officer team in their Student Senate proposal to leave the role of VP Media & Marketing vacant for the remainder of this academic year, recognising that this stood to cause significant disruption to the progress made by Student Media volunteers (the majority of whom pay a membership fee) should we be forced to undergo a total change of management at this point. Furthermore the constraints on interruption of study (with the financial and time implications involved) mean that it is unlikely that a capable candidate from within student media would be able to run in a by-election to fill the role.
Despite the support of Student Media members, the Elected Officer team’s motion did not pass through student senate due to speculation and misinformation that we were not invited to address by way of representation at the meeting. As a result of this unhappy combination of factors the motion fell by a 15 – 9 vote margin. This has triggered a by-election that nobody within student media consents to. The feeling is such that the entire Gair Rhydd Editor team has resolved to resign, following a unanimous vote earlier this week, should someone else be parachuted into the position. Furthermore all four platforms will be ceasing activities from 1am on Sunday 16th of November until an agreeable resolution can be made. A letter has been drafted to the board of trustees containing the signatures of 62 student media executive committee members requesting that they review this decision.
Here is your chance to show your support as a CSM member, alumnus, or consumer. Please sign this E-petition to make your voice heard in looking out for our dedicated volunteers.
We appreciate your support,
Cardiff Student Media.
Updates
November 18, 2014
WE JUST CRUSHED THE 500 SIGNATURE MARK!! I AM ABSOLUTELY BLOWN AWAY BY THE POWER OF THIS COMMUNITY AND HOW FAST WE ARE GAINING MOMENTUM!! THIS ENERGY IS UNSTOPPABLE AND WE ARE MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR THEM TO IGNORE US!!
Reached 500 supporters
November 15, 2014
November 15, 2014
THE MOMENTUM BEHIND CARDIFF STUDENT MEDIA IS ABSOLUTELY UNSTOPPABLE RIGHT NOW!! SEEING THIS SURGE IN SUPPORT PROVES THAT OUR HARD WORK MATTERS AND THAT WE ARE A TRUE FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH!!
Reached 100 supporters
November 14, 2014
November 11, 2014
WE ARE TEARING TOWARD THE 100 SIGNATURE MARK AND THE ENERGY IS ABSOLUTELY ELECTRIC!! KEEP THE MOMENTUM ROLLING SO WE CAN SHOW THE SENATE EXACTLY HOW MANY PEOPLE DEMAND CHANGE RIGHT NOW!!
104 Comments
This is what democracy looks like. The people who actually work in a place feel they've been treated badly, they group together and decide (reluctantly, it seems) to withdraw their labour so those with power over them have to listen. This should be supported, and the wishes of the team respected (or at least taken into account).
Quench, Xpress and CUTV are doing a wonderful job as it is, and have proven that they are more than capable of operating professionally on an independent basis. In the music industry, we respect them more because of this.
As one of the editors of Manchester's student paper, The Mancunion, I care deeply about student media and sympathise with those affected by this decision to hold a by-election. Such a drastic shake-up is entirely unnecessary and can only lead to more disruption and the destabilising of an excellent student media structure.
CSM has brought me many happy memories both in Cardiff and also during my Year Abroad. Listening to Xpress and reason Gair Rhydd online was a great way to keep in touch with my home uni.
Despite only being part of CUSM for a month or so, I think its important that I sign this as changes shouldn't be made that affect the media for the worse when it works so well as it is. It is a shame that we have to go on strike.
Connor Cupples. As a live music promoter based in Cardiff, I have seen 1st the massive advantages of having a brilliant student media in Cardiff. Having worked and partnered with Quench and Xpress to deliver many events including a one day microfestival. Working with the teams of the Cardiff student media Jealous Lovers Club are able to help students find out about events across Cardiff and to find new exciting bands and artists playing Cardiff. It would be a great shame to lose these services and to lose the work of the great dedicated teams.
why the fuck would you close student media though
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THEY FINALLY LISTENED AND THE DECISION HAS BEEN REVERSED!! STUDENT MEDIA IS OFFICIALLY SAFE AND SECURE BECAUSE WE REFUSED TO BACK DOWN!! STAY ALERT BECAUSE WE ARE WATCHING TO ENSURE THIS LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE REMAINS PERMANENTLY PROTECTED!!
December 4, 2014
Final supporters
As a result of a recent decision made by a small number of people on Student Senate, who have no involvement in Cardiff Student Media, we have been put in an untenable position.
During the period of leave in the lead up to the resignation of the elected VP for Media and Marketing on the 21st of October 2014, and in the period since, Student Media has been run entirely by its Head of Print (Michael O’Connell-Davidson) and Head of Broadcasting (Josh Edwards) alongside section heads for Xpress (Bethan Lyons), CUTV (Will Francis) and Quench (Sum Sze Tam) and their respective executive committees. While this period of uncertainty was challenging, we were able to make a great success of this way of working and are achieving great things already.We welcomed the support of the elected officer team in their Student Senate proposal to leave the role of VP Media & Marketing vacant for the remainder of this academic year, recognising that this stood to cause significant disruption to the progress made by Student Media volunteers (the majority of whom pay a membership fee) should we be forced to undergo a total change of management at this point. Furthermore the constraints on interruption of study (with the financial and time implications involved) mean that it is unlikely that a capable candidate from within student media would be able to run in a by-election to fill the role.
Despite the support of Student Media members, the Elected Officer team’s motion did not pass through student senate due to speculation and misinformation that we were not invited to address by way of representation at the meeting. As a result of this unhappy combination of factors the motion fell by a 15 – 9 vote margin. This has triggered a by-election that nobody within student media consents to. The feeling is such that the entire Gair Rhydd Editor team has resolved to resign, following a unanimous vote earlier this week, should someone else be parachuted into the position. Furthermore all four platforms will be ceasing activities from 1am on Sunday 16th of November until an agreeable resolution can be made. A letter has been drafted to the board of trustees containing the signatures of 62 student media executive committee members requesting that they review this decision.
Here is your chance to show your support as a CSM member, alumnus, or consumer. Please sign this E-petition to make your voice heard in looking out for our dedicated volunteers.
We appreciate your support,
Cardiff Student Media.
Updates
November 18, 2014
WE JUST CRUSHED THE 500 SIGNATURE MARK!! I AM ABSOLUTELY BLOWN AWAY BY THE POWER OF THIS COMMUNITY AND HOW FAST WE ARE GAINING MOMENTUM!! THIS ENERGY IS UNSTOPPABLE AND WE ARE MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR THEM TO IGNORE US!!
Reached 500 supporters
November 15, 2014
November 15, 2014
THE MOMENTUM BEHIND CARDIFF STUDENT MEDIA IS ABSOLUTELY UNSTOPPABLE RIGHT NOW!! SEEING THIS SURGE IN SUPPORT PROVES THAT OUR HARD WORK MATTERS AND THAT WE ARE A TRUE FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH!!
Reached 100 supporters
November 14, 2014
November 11, 2014
WE ARE TEARING TOWARD THE 100 SIGNATURE MARK AND THE ENERGY IS ABSOLUTELY ELECTRIC!! KEEP THE MOMENTUM ROLLING SO WE CAN SHOW THE SENATE EXACTLY HOW MANY PEOPLE DEMAND CHANGE RIGHT NOW!!
104 Comments
Bureaucracy is about to break down a well-oiled machine, and the Student Senate won't budge, just to save face. Why not leave the position open and put the VP Media's salary toward the CSM awards, or media training schemes?
This is what democracy looks like. The people who actually work in a place feel they've been treated badly, they group together and decide (reluctantly, it seems) to withdraw their labour so those with power over them have to listen. This should be supported, and the wishes of the team respected (or at least taken into account).
Quench, Xpress and CUTV are doing a wonderful job as it is, and have proven that they are more than capable of operating professionally on an independent basis. In the music industry, we respect them more because of this.
As one of the editors of Manchester's student paper, The Mancunion, I care deeply about student media and sympathise with those affected by this decision to hold a by-election. Such a drastic shake-up is entirely unnecessary and can only lead to more disruption and the destabilising of an excellent student media structure.
CSM has brought me many happy memories both in Cardiff and also during my Year Abroad. Listening to Xpress and reason Gair Rhydd online was a great way to keep in touch with my home uni.
Despite only being part of CUSM for a month or so, I think its important that I sign this as changes shouldn't be made that affect the media for the worse when it works so well as it is. It is a shame that we have to go on strike.
Connor Cupples. As a live music promoter based in Cardiff, I have seen 1st the massive advantages of having a brilliant student media in Cardiff. Having worked and partnered with Quench and Xpress to deliver many events including a one day microfestival. Working with the teams of the Cardiff student media Jealous Lovers Club are able to help students find out about events across Cardiff and to find new exciting bands and artists playing Cardiff. It would be a great shame to lose these services and to lose the work of the great dedicated teams.
why the fuck would you close student media though
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Bureaucracy is about to break down a well-oiled machine, and the Student Senate won't budge, just to save face. Why not leave the position open and put the VP Media's salary toward the CSM awards, or media training schemes?