Press Corps

Often referred to as the fourth estate, the news media is charged with the important task of informing our society of developing news events and acting as a watchdog for politicians and governments. At SSUNS, this role will be no different. Delegates on the Press Corps will be responsible for researching and writing articles for The International Citizen.

What is The International Citizen?

The International Citizen is the delegate-produced newspaper at SSUNS. It constitutes the primary news source for delegates, faculty advisors and staff at the conference, covering all major news events during the course of committee session, as well as providing information on the people and events of the conference. Delegates working on The International Citizen are members of the Press Corps and are required to report on the news not from a personal perspective, but from the perspective of their news publication.

Duties of the Press Corps

Delegates on the Press Corps will each be assigned to one of the major international dailies featured at SSUNS 2009. They will work with the Editor-in-Chief of The International Citizen and his two deputies, the Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Copy-Editing and the Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Photography and Press Conferences to produce several issues of the newspaper during the conference. Delegates will have assistance with story brainstorming and assignments, but they will be expected to produce their own work in a timely and professional manner.

Preparing for the Press Corps

Delegates should prepare for the simulation by reading the Press Corps background guide and developing a strong understanding of their newspaper's slant and bias. They should read articles from all sections of the publication, the news in particular, prior to attending the conference. Finally, it may be helpful to "practice" writing a news article -- don't forget the five Ws and the H -- who, what, when, where, why, and how.

Journalists are expected to have a high proficiency in written English.

The following newspapers will be represented at the 2009 SSUNS Press Corps:

The Jerusalem Post (Israel)
Chosun Ilbo (South Korea)
The Times (South Africa)
The Wall Street Journal (USA)
Mail and Guardian (South Africa)
The Guardian (UK)
New York Times (USA)
Le Monde (France)
Washington Post (USA)
The People's Daily (China)
Al Jazeera (Qatar)
Pravda (Russia)

A background guide will be provided shortly.