Call-Out Issue 2: Super(heroes)

Have you ever worn your undies outside your pants so you could be just like Superman? Or perhaps, you’ve been saved before by your own knight-in-shining-leotard. We want to hear all about it in our second issue, ‘Super(heroes)’. Go wild and tell us what it means to you to be a Super(hero), whether that’s having the power of invisibility or perhaps being a good samaritan. We want the fantasies, the jokes, the dramatic and the bad. And as an added bonus, this issue gives you graphic designers out there the perfect opportunity to send us your super designs.

Remember every issue we have our regular columns, and we welcome all topics and creative works regardless of the theme. See below for more details:

Deadline: Monday, 22nd February 2010 (First day of Semester 1).

Send submissions to: grapeshotmq@gmail.com

Every Issue:
If you have any photos – send them in with “Pictorial Round-up” in the subject line.
Pictures don’t have to be related to campus life – if you have some great shots from festivals, volunteer excursions or holidays you’ve been on, we’d love to receive them!

Send submissions of 150 words or less to “The Rant & Letters.”

Send all articles regarding clubs and societies according to the following submission guidelines.

Send calendar dates of no more than two sentences to the “What’s On Calendar”. Submissions should consist of a Date of event, Name of event/Name of club, Brief purpose/details of event.

Word Limits:
Poetry – 30 lines
Fiction – 800 words
Non-fiction/Articles – 800 words
Artwork – 300dpi – PDF or EPS – no more than 1 x A4 page per submission
Photos – send single uncompressed files at maximum quality

Correspondence will be via email only.
Please make sure you read the style guide available at: http://www.campuslife.mq.edu.au/get-involved/student-publication

The editorial team will respond to every submission.

Thanks,

The Grapeshot Editorial Team

Live it Now and win in National Youth Week

Minister for Youth Kate Ellis is encouraging young people across Australia to get creative and win a National Youth Week launch event in their home town.

“This year’s National Youth Week message is ‘Live it Now’ and this competition is just one way young Australians can live it up and get involved in National Youth Week,” Ms Ellis said.

The National Youth Week ourspace competition invites young people to submit an audio, video or photographic entry about the contribution young people make to their home town.

The two best entries will win a live music event in their home town and VIP passes.

“We know that young people are making a big difference in cities, suburbs and towns across Australia and we want to know all about it,” Ms Ellis said.

“Plus we want to see the amazing creative abilities of young people on display.”

This year the National Launch Events will be held in two different locations – one urban and one regional.

“While young people all over Australia will celebrate National Youth Week with a vast array of exciting events, it’s a great honour to host the official launch in your home town – and two lucky locations will get that chance,” Ms Ellis said.

ourspace entries are welcome from 12 – 25 year olds through youthweek.com until 31 January.

“The ourspace competition is just the start of the National Youth Week action.

“By visiting youthweek.com you can get information about more events, competitions and entertainment in your local area and find out how you can get involved,” she said.

National Youth Week 2010 will be held from 10 – 18 April and is a joint Australian, state, territory and local government initiative.