[IPG] Press from the Press perspective
Written by Daily Mail
“My fellow esteemed delegates and chairs, this delegate would like to…” From the secretive council of G20, to the chaotic council of UNCTAD, the delegates of all the 6 councils braced themselves for the intense debates and the non-stop frenzy of arguments as a new SDYC begins, with a new set of challenges facing us, and the nostalgic slew of unexpected backstabbing, intense discussions, frantic questioning. As tension rises and the arguments become increasingly heated, the patience between them slowly peels off, revealing the rash, panicked side of all delegates.
Well, when I say all…
Meet the council with no failed resolutions. This council has braved wave after wave of chaos, churning ideas and opinions so fast that its poor chairs could not even keep up (imagine marking 70+ essays). Tasked with covering the most number of topics, the council has (almost) never appeared in any of the articles posted by the IPG.
After all, why would it feature itself?
Being the silent monarch that quietly influences the other councils, press delegates often are not represented in the councils they have decided to write on, and are often under-recognised by their fellow delegates. Yet these same muted delegates are also the ones working nonstop throughout the convention, typing through breaks and beyond the set timeline of the convention in hopes of directing the other councils in the right direction.
IPG, or press in general, is a very special committee. Our delegates enjoy what they do, and that statement is already more than what the other delegates can say.
Press is that one council that nobody joins on their first time, yet it is also the most different. No social warfare, no pretending to be adults, no snakes lurking in conferences, just you making things that you enjoy, memes that make people laugh and articles that move the hearts of others. You get to talk to other delegates without feeling defensive, you have chairs that you can talk to, and you have the luxury of writing whatever you want.
Most importantly, you have fun in the press, and you feel good about it!
Well, when I say all…
Meet the council with no failed resolutions. This council has braved wave after wave of chaos, churning ideas and opinions so fast that its poor chairs could not even keep up (imagine marking 70+ essays). Tasked with covering the most number of topics, the council has (almost) never appeared in any of the articles posted by the IPG.
After all, why would it feature itself?
Being the silent monarch that quietly influences the other councils, press delegates often are not represented in the councils they have decided to write on, and are often under-recognised by their fellow delegates. Yet these same muted delegates are also the ones working nonstop throughout the convention, typing through breaks and beyond the set timeline of the convention in hopes of directing the other councils in the right direction.
IPG, or press in general, is a very special committee. Our delegates enjoy what they do, and that statement is already more than what the other delegates can say.
Press is that one council that nobody joins on their first time, yet it is also the most different. No social warfare, no pretending to be adults, no snakes lurking in conferences, just you making things that you enjoy, memes that make people laugh and articles that move the hearts of others. You get to talk to other delegates without feeling defensive, you have chairs that you can talk to, and you have the luxury of writing whatever you want.
Most importantly, you have fun in the press, and you feel good about it!
Sure, other delegates may argue that they, too, enjoy themselves. They say they love the discussions, the debates, the writing of solutions, and the politics. But how fun is politics anyway? After all, what one country says about a small region miles away does not really matter to us teenagers.
And the debate? Well, what is the point of fighting with others when you are not going to come out with a solution anyways? Is it to win an award, a small piece of paper approved by those the same age as us, if not 1 year older.
Despite our restrictions as press delegates we make the most of what we have, drafting and writing detailed articles that support the very basis of MUN, encouraging the development of realistic solutions to the wide range of issues in SDYC.
Our freedom to write and express makes us the purest form of MUN, giving delegates the opportunities to consider their stance in various topics, allowing them to see from all perspectives, something increasingly clouded in other councils.
Of course, IPG is not perfect.
We often fool around in our headquarters, we chat on Whatsapp when we should be writing, and we (occasionally) procrastinate in what we are supposed to do.
And the debate? Well, what is the point of fighting with others when you are not going to come out with a solution anyways? Is it to win an award, a small piece of paper approved by those the same age as us, if not 1 year older.
Despite our restrictions as press delegates we make the most of what we have, drafting and writing detailed articles that support the very basis of MUN, encouraging the development of realistic solutions to the wide range of issues in SDYC.
Our freedom to write and express makes us the purest form of MUN, giving delegates the opportunities to consider their stance in various topics, allowing them to see from all perspectives, something increasingly clouded in other councils.
Of course, IPG is not perfect.
We often fool around in our headquarters, we chat on Whatsapp when we should be writing, and we (occasionally) procrastinate in what we are supposed to do.
Yet, a home is not warm without a fire, and SDYC is not complete without IPG. As we continue to serve as a link between all councils, we hope for the success of all councils and SDYC as a whole.
The intention of this article is not to diss other councils, nor is it to praise IPG, rather it is an article that express the opinion of a columnist of the Daily Mail, and to urge all delegates to focus on the purpose of MUN, to work together, develop solutions for real world issues and create positive memories. Every council has a purpose, and the experience every council produces should be a unique experience. But ultimately, the experience is dependent on the delegates themselves.
The intention of this article is not to diss other councils, nor is it to praise IPG, rather it is an article that express the opinion of a columnist of the Daily Mail, and to urge all delegates to focus on the purpose of MUN, to work together, develop solutions for real world issues and create positive memories. Every council has a purpose, and the experience every council produces should be a unique experience. But ultimately, the experience is dependent on the delegates themselves.
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