Cheese Grater Magazine: Investigations Editor

Hi friends! I’m Rebekah, I’ve been part of The Cheese Grater since September and I’m currently on the committee as Online Editor. I’ve been involved in investigations and zine and, more recently, in humour. As I have been part of so many Cheese Grater sections and committed much of my time to aspects like creating the zine website, I understand the dedication the role needs. Investigations' part in championing marginalised voices at UCL is really important to me and I’m keen to devote more hours to Cheese Grater-related endeavours!

I've played an active role in writing articles for all of the issues released this year and so I have a strong understanding of the tone and style of the investigations section and I know how the whole investigations process is formulated. I also have general journalism experience: I was editor-in-chief of two of my school's magazines, I was the editor of my own journalism website where I assembled articles from local schools, and I was part of the Young Reporter Scheme run by This is Local London. 

If elected, I’d be really excited to run the investigations meetings! My favourite thing about the publication is the collaborative element and so as investigations editor I would aim to augment this as much as possible. It would be super fun to have more writing workshops because I would love to help others develop confidence in their own writing style as Cheese Grater has allowed me to do! ???

Dear beloved voter,

It's not been too long since I last wrote one of these 'why are you standing' paragraphs for this exact position. My time as investigations editor, roughly starting in December 2022, has been a hell of a lot of fun. I'm running for this position again as a means of ensuring that investigations continues onwards and upwards in 23-24. Not only do I enjoy editing the great pieces submitted, the culture of the investigations section is nothing short of fantastic - I want things to continue and get even bloody better! Investigations is a hard place to be at times, with most stories leading to nowhere (Andrea knows this more than any of us). Saying this, I admire the persistence of all the great people who turn up each week with new leads, ideas and whatever else. I hope that next year, investigations will be able to continue much as it is now. I do plan on introducing more writing workshops and structured group ideas sessions as a means of focusing and expanding the already great journalistic capabilities of the investigations section. The continuation of investigatory journalism in UCL is imperative for the upkeep of student democracy and I would be very honoured to be re-elected as investigations editor. Also, even in the absence of Sam next year (you, Neil, Nandini and the other 3rd years will be sorely missed), Monday night IOE bar visits will continue under my watch!

Please vote for me, it would be lovely to be re-elected 

Lots of love,

Robert x