The Absynthe
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| Absynthe Magazine | |
|---|---|
| Type | Student Newsmagazine |
| Format | Zine |
| Owners | Trent University Student Body |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Political position | Libertarian |
| Headquarters | 1600 West Bank Drive, Peterborough, Ontario |
| Editor-in-chief | Matt McGowan |
| Website | N/A |
Absynthe Magazine is a student paper at Trent University produced by Absynthe Media. It was established in 1999 by Ken Giffen, Brad Harkness and Peter Read. Absynthe does not have a political bias because the articles are written and submitted from members all across Trent's campus - one article often directly contradicts another in opinion as a result of the diversity of authors and open editorial policy..
The magazine was started as a conversation between Brad and John Cooley (with a little push from David Powrie). John (RIP) was an inspiration, as was the 'Roundtable.' Matt Griem maintained and perservered through its second. Mention should also be given to Linda Watson (C.O.), Reg Sims, Gavin Finders, Stephen Gouzopolous, David Powrie, Roboticus (Kevin Sorichetti), Peter Venetas, Matt Keyes, Kirk lilwall, Kelly Elliott, Bronwen Appleton, etc...without them...this brief moment in time wouldn't exist.
Absynthe Magazine has since received funding via student levies and become an important part of campus media. Absynthe Media receives a $4.00 (refundable) levy from each full-time student. ($2.00 from each nursing/part-time student).
Absynthe Media also produces a radio show and is interested in getting involved with other forms of media on campus. Although the publication looks like a newspaper, it is officially known as Absynthe Magazine which reflects the desire to include articles of opinion and fiction rather than strictly "news".
In 2003, the organization formalized and created an executive board and a publication team. The executive board consists of the president, editor, secretary, treasurer, member representatives, while the publication team is made up of the editor, soliciting editor, publication manager and publication assistant.
Todd Parker and Ted Cragg were the major shaping forces in the publication's history.
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[edit] The Absynthe Team
[edit] Original Staff 1999-2000
- Brad Harkness (potato dog)
- Peter Read (road dog)
- Ken Giffen (scrambled dog)
- Kevin Sorichetti (chicago style)
- Reg Sims (red dog)
- Kirk Lilwall (wienerschnitzel)
- Linda Watson (pseudonym for sausage sizzle)
- Matt Keyes (corn dog)
- Peter Venetas (tijuana bacon dog)
- Kelly Elliot & Bronwen Appleton (split dog)
- Dave Powrie (new england doggie roll)
- Gavin Finders (dodger dog)
- Stephen Gouzopoulos (fenway frank)
- etc. (trash dogs)
[edit] The 2004-2005 Team
- Stephen Lanni and Rheanna Leckie (Co-presidents)
- Lindsay Taylor (Treasurer)
- Liz Zylstra (Secretary)
- Ted Cragg, Colleen Barfoot and Cynthia (Member Representatives)
- Andrew Barton (Editor in Chief)
- Steve Hobbs (Production Manager)
- Matt McGowan (Production Assistant)
- John Mullin (Soliciting Editor.)
It was in 2005 that the current editorial policy was written by Ted Cragg and Liz Zylstra and approved at the Annual General Meeting.
[edit] The 2005-2006 Team
- Andrew Barton (Editor in Chief)
- Lindsay Taylor (President)
- Colleen Barfoot (Secretary)
- Kristen Rading (Treasurer)
- Matt McGowan (Production Manager)
- Cynthia Warn (Production Assistant)
- John Mullin/Lyndsey Darling (Soliciting Editor/Copy Editor)
- Laurel Karlsen, Laura Perry, Crystal Robertson (Member Representatives)
[edit] The 2006-2007 Team
- Matt McGowan (Editor in Chief)
- Cynthia Warn (President)
- Yasmin Kenret (Secretary)
- Joseph Wood (Treasurer)
- Sheena Christie (Production Manager)
- Crystal Robertson (Production Assistant and Webmistress)
- Rheanna Leckie (Soliciting Editor)
- Charlotte Abou-Heif (Member Representatives)
