Barefacts
Encyclopedia
The Stag is a fortnightly student newspaper published by the University of Surrey
Students' Union.
, south-west London
, to Stag Hill, in Guildford
, Surrey
. Concerns were raised at a lunchtime Students Union meeting over troubles in communication between the students on each site while the move was in progress. Outgoing Union President, Bob Matthews, suggested a one-page newsletter covering both campuses, which would carry messages by clubs and societies, as well as general notices from the students' union. The first few hundred issues were usually edited by the Union Executive, before an annual editor was appointed.
The last edition published under the name barefacts was in September 2008. Then-editor Claire Worgan chose to rebrand the newspaper as The Stag.
University of Surrey
The University of Surrey is a university located within the county town of Guildford, Surrey in the South East of England. It received its charter on 9 September 1966, and was previously situated near Battersea Park in south-west London. The institution was known as Battersea College of Technology...
Students' Union.
History
The newspaper was established under the name barefacts in 1967. In 1968, the university was to move from its home in Battersea ParkBattersea Park
Battersea Park is a 200 acre green space at Battersea in the London Borough of Wandsworth in England. It is situated on the south bank of the River Thames opposite Chelsea, and was opened in 1858....
, south-west London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, to Stag Hill, in Guildford
Guildford
Guildford is the county town of Surrey. England, as well as the seat for the borough of Guildford and the administrative headquarters of the South East England region...
, Surrey
Surrey
Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. The county borders Greater London, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire. The historic county town is Guildford. Surrey County Council sits at Kingston upon Thames, although this has been part of...
. Concerns were raised at a lunchtime Students Union meeting over troubles in communication between the students on each site while the move was in progress. Outgoing Union President, Bob Matthews, suggested a one-page newsletter covering both campuses, which would carry messages by clubs and societies, as well as general notices from the students' union. The first few hundred issues were usually edited by the Union Executive, before an annual editor was appointed.
The last edition published under the name barefacts was in September 2008. Then-editor Claire Worgan chose to rebrand the newspaper as The Stag.
Awards
barefacts won several notable awards, including the National Student Journalism Awards in 2002 and 2003 for Best Student Campaign. The 2002 campaign related to increases in campus rent, whilst the 2003 "Lights, Camera, Action" campaign related to student safety on and near campus.Editors
| Academic Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 1991–1992 | Johnathan Garside (aka Smiley) |
| 1993–1994 | Steve Collingham |
| 1994–1995 | Jono Bennett |
| 1995–1996 | Rob Dorey |
| 1996–1997 | Mel Dean |
| 1997–1998 | Matt Pannell |
| 1998–1999 | Tom Sherwen |
| 1999–2000 | Andy Blair |
| 2000–2001 | Kevin Marston |
| 2001–2002 | Tristan O'Dwyer |
| 2002–2003 | Sarah Butterworth |
| 2003–2004 | Chris Ward |
| 2004–2005 | Neil Christie |
| Unknown | |
| 2005–2006 | Chris Ward |
| 2006–2007 | Sophia Hawkins |
| Josh Bates | |
| 2007–2008 | Gareth Giles |
| Claire Worgan | |
| September 2008 | Josh Bates |
| Sophia Hawkins | |
| 2008–2009 | Claire Worgan |
| 2009–2010 | Sara Hadfield |
| 2010–present | Mariam Nasir |