The autumnal weather calls for some incessant watching of a comfort series. Gilmore Girls usually comes out on top with its seasonal imagery and September feel. For those unfamiliar with the show, it follows the lives of Lorelai Gilmore and her daughter Rory, an inspiring journalist who idolises Christiane Amanpour. Many episodes revolve around Rory’s experience with writing for her school newspaper. So, in Rory fashion, I urge anyone interested in writing to get involved with The Scoop at Queen’s.

While it isn't a necessary prerequisite to be a Gilmore Girls fanatic, it certainly does help to romanticise the reporter experience. For instance, I have season six in the background as I write this blog. While it doesn't bode well for my attention span, I must admit to having accidentally typed Jess' dialogue into this blog. Thankfully, we have evolved beyond the use of typewriters, eh? In my defence, the episode was showing the iconic "Why did you drop out of Yale?" speech.

^{Channel your inner Rory Gilmore!}

Having segued into a Gilmore Girls review, let's return to the focus of this blog.

What is The Scoop?

The Scoop, in collaboration with Queen’s Radio, is a platform which allows students to broadcast news, produce content and gain experience that will aid them in their future employment. It has garnered great success with SMEDIA and SPA Regional Awards.

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Who can get involved?

Any student at Queen’s is welcome to get involved with The Scoop. No prior writing or reporting experience are necessary to contribute. A range of opportunities are available, including reporting, editing, and columnist roles, among others. You will receive detailed guidance on writing before you begin working, which you can always refer to during the writing process.

The application form also allows you to express interest in regular or casual contributions, allowing flexibility for those with tight schedules.

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What can I write about?

We publish a range of content from science to sport. It is worth exploring the website queensradio.org to see which category fits you best. Or maybe you have an intriguing idea that does not fit into the existing sections. For instance, I hoped to write about local boxing eventualities; however, the existing sports section did not have a writer in this particular area.

Therefore, the head members at The Scoop kindly offered me the opportunity to create a boxing column, which I named “Boxing Unwrapped”. My articles include Q&A-style interviews with professional boxers and recaps of local boxing matches.

^{Check out the column here}

You will also be invited to join a social media group that allows you to report on breaking stories occurring around the university campus.

How do I apply?

I have attached the application form below. If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to contact me; I will do my best to help!

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Holly Anna Lennon Literary Studies | Postgraduate | Belfast, Ireland I studied English Literature as an undergraduate at Queen's University and am currently a Literary Studies MA student. When I am not reading, I am writing. I am a freelance writer specialising in business publicity. I also write for The Scoop (Queen's Radio), where I publish a monthly column called 'Boxing Unwrapped', which provides insight into the goings-on in the boxing community.