## 1. Key Observations ### We don't have a clear sense of purpose We lack a working missions statement / value proposition. > What do we want to achieve with this project? > What effect do we hope to achieve? > Why do we want to achieve those goals? ### We fail to track & measure our impact > Do people really enjoy our issue? > Do they really listen to the podcast? > Are we making a positive impact in the community? ### We fail to engage the community Currently it felt more like self-entertainment > Are people execited for every new issue to come out? > Do they feel incentivized & excited to submit their pieces? > Do they feel safe to share their true thoughts? ### The form of physical newsaper is costly, unsustianable, and outdated Newspapers was invented in the 16th Century. ## 2. Proposed Solution > [!Solution] > Transitioning form **physical newspaper** to **online community platform** Potential platform: Linkedin group, Circle ### Benefits - more engaging (fostering communitation) - easier to scale - more opportunities & flexibility - multi-media -- maybe collab with MIN (both as school media) - multi-fucntion -- e.g. borrowing food, requesting for door opening, mensa snack check, buying & selling, etc.) *We could still compile the best posts into physical monthly issue for print* ## 3. Development Vision UWCM newspaper --> UWCM community platform (text-based) --> UWCM multi-media & multi-function community platform --> UWC multi-media & multi-function community platform > [!Vision] > Final Product = a student-led global, cross-campus, multi-function UWC online community ## 4. Next Steps - [ ] Discussing the issue with team members and forming consensus - [ ] Ensuring a smooth transition - [ ] Technical Aspect (platform setup) - [ ] PR (the last issue -- where we came from, where we are, and where are we going)