Scotcampus

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Scotcampus
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TypeMonthly newspaper
FormatMagazine
Owner(s)Scotcampus
EditorLaura Blackhurst
Founded2001
Political alignmentNone
HeadquartersGlasgow

Scotcampus was an independent student magazine in Scotland. The paper was put together using a combination of freelance journalists and student writers from across Scotland. It was distributed throughout various locations in all of Scotland's major towns and cities. The last issue was in 2016. [1]

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Background

Scotcampus was founded by Graeme Barratt and Anna Purdie, who launched it in 2001. The magazine operated as a lifestyle publication, using approachable and inspiring journalism to reach student readers across all campuses in Scotland. [2] In October 2012 Jennifer Lynn was named as the editor of Scotcampus. [3] The magazine is published on a bimonthly basis. [3]

Since its founding, Scotcampus interviewed numerous high-profile musicians, politicians, actors, directors, and people of interest. Some of the most notable included: The Prodigy, Dizzee Rascal, Alex Salmond, Michelle Mone, Alastair Campbell, Armando Iannucci, Howard Marks, and Sir Tom Hunter.

Freshers' Festival

Since 2007, Scotcampus hosted a Student Freshers' Festival that was open to all university and college students aged 16 and over, and took place in Glasgow annually. [4] [5] [6] The Freshers' Festival attracted more than 10,000 students and young people from across Scotland by offering up a selection of bands, DJ's, free gifts and contact with local organisations, job opportunities and internships. [6] [7] Some of the onstage performances at previous festivals included fashion shows, dancers, rap battles, cheerleaders, and yoga classes. [8] Food exhibitors offered the students discounts and even free food and drinks. [8] Previous exhibitors at the Festival have been wide-ranging and have included Urban Outfitters, Royal Air Force, Domino's Pizza, Ernst & Young, Papa John's and YO! Sushi. [4] [9] [8] In 2010, the Freshers' Festivals expanded into Edinburgh. Both events were powered with renewable energy. [10]

References

  1. ↑ "Scotcampus". Archived from the original on 12 June 2017.
  2. ↑ "Youth Marketing". The Drum. 11 August 2008. Retrieved 1 January 2010.
  3. 1 2 "My Media Day: Jennifer Lynn, editor, Scotcampus magazine". All Media Scotland. 7 March 2013. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  4. 1 2 "On The Agenda". The Herald. 26 July 2008. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
  5. ↑ "STUDENT GUIDE: Price is right for fun in city". Glasgow Evening Times. 25 September 2008. Retrieved 1 January 2010.
  6. 1 2 "Freshers Festival 2023 Is Here! | All You Need To Know - Freshers Festival" . Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  7. ↑ "Jump Into Student Life". The Metro. 15 February 2008. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2010.
  8. 1 2 3 Green, Mina (21 July 2015). "10 Reasons to get to Freshers' Festival | Freshers' Festival" . Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  9. ↑ "Exhibitors". Scotcampus. 26 July 2008. Archived from the original on 7 July 2010. Retrieved 1 January 2010.
  10. ↑ "Edinburgh Freshers Festival". Events Edinburgh. 23 June 2010. Archived from the original on 7 October 2010. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
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