Joining the Ubyssey Student Newspaper--- A Fraternity of Writers
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The Ubyssey student newspaper provided me the thrill of first seeing my work in print. I had just been at UBC a few weeks when I answered an ad for new reporters. The formidable City Desk Editor grilled me, “Just what makes you think you can write?” It’s a challenge I’ve tried to meet ever since.
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Story submitted by
Gregory Strong
Tokyo, Japan
Graduated 1978, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master of Arts
Faculty of Arts
Graduated 1990, Master of Arts
Faculty of Education