INTRODUCTION

The press, in many countries throughout the world, serves a purpose much akin to a flashlight being shown in the closed and dark portion of society to bring such information to the general public. The press also serves as a bridge between the concerned citizens and their government bodies. With the power to bring the information out to the public the press provides citizens will all the information they need to hold their electives accountable for the decisions they make. The same can perhaps be said on an international level as the press also strives to keep global bodies accountable to the citizens of the globe. Yet, while doing so, one must remember the power of the press. All of the press’ actions, be it an editorial article, some video footage or even a cartoon, influence the thought of those who consume it – society and its leaders.

We would like to believe that the same would apply to SISMUN. As members of the Press Corps it is our duty to the all those involved in SISMUN to report responsibly, devoid of bias and full of accuracy. The information we publish should hope to ensure that all committees function as they are meant to be, which could be stopping them from taking unfair or corrupt decisions to passing international laws which bully and often infringe on the national sovereignty of smaller countries.

With this we can also offer you the opportunity of commenting on the budding love between the delegates and more than you might find in any tabloid. Yet, as we are not one, it is important that you as a reporter find that correct balance between fun and seriousness, and if you do, we will realize that you will be able to do both simultaneously.

As previously mentioned, the majority of the content in the Press Corps is likely to be written content. The advantage of written content is the ease and flexibility of its production. A written piece can involve an interview, a regular news story covering events and proceedings. A quality piece can involve a combination of the above two. A danger of journalism is misinterpreting facts or getting them wrong, hence learning the context of the situation is of vital importance. Reporters will be expected to spend some time in committee session to gather background information and interview delegates and chairs for their articles. The amount of time spent in committee session will vary according to the piece produced and can range from an hour to the entire session.

It will be communicated personally to you in due time, as you will not remain constantly at one committee but have the opportunity to cover various committees in your time at SISMUN.

We will not be simulating various newspapers from all over the world but will have our very own one instead and hence you will be acting as reporters of SISMUN Chronicle. Also we will obviously not be using parliamentary language and addressing us (your directors) as ‘sire’ or ‘your highness’ will suffice.