battlers; in character.

TO: [MAILING LIST : WEST SIDE STORY CAST], [MAILING LIST : WEST SIDE STORY CREW], [MAILING LIST : PSI FORCE HOUSE-MATES]
FROM: "Danny Best" dbest@camulus.edu
SUBJECT: ( Cast Party Friday! )

TO: Hyewon
FROM: Johnny

Hey baby, I saw the news. Is this why you've been so upset lately? Don't listen to them, you know how stupid the media can be. :(

TO: Yeon
FROM: Johnny

Hey Yeon, this might sound sort of weird but have you talked to Hyewon lately? She's acting really strange and I'm getting a little worried. :(

TO: Casper Strauss [cstrauss@camulus.edu], Vicenc Serrato [vserrato@camulus.edu]
FROM: Johnny Justice Jr. [jjustice@camulus.edu]
SUBJECT: Cyborg Malfunction?

Hey guys,

This might sound sort of weird, but I wanted to ask you a question about my girlfriend Hyewon. As you probably know she's a cyborg, and I'm not really good with computer stuff or anything but I'm worried she might be malfunctioning. Is that possible? Is there some way to know? I'd really appreciate your help here. :S

Regards,
Johnny

TO: 'Mathématicien', 'Stormy', 'Datalys', 'Anemone', 'Black Orchid', 'Asura', 'Arjuna'
FROM: 'Captain Justice Jr'

Hey guys I'm super sorry to bother you on your mission and everything, but can someone please let me know if Betty Bionic is alright? She hasn't been replying to my texts.

TO: Vicenç.
FROM: Hyewon.

Hi Vicenç! I need to run a diagnostic, and I could really use an extra set of eyes and hands. Are you free at all by any chance?

WHO: Everyone!
WHAT: The Pledge Social.
WHEN: Sunday, February 6 from 6PM to 2AM.
WHERE: The Grande Ballroom.
STATUS/RATING: IC/OOC.

( But remember, tomorrow's a school day! )

WHO: Vicenç Serrato.
WHAT: Datalys speaks! sort of.
WHEN: February first.
WHERE: Confessional room thing.
STATUS: completed narrative.

( Be sincere; be brief; be seated. )

TO: [CAMULUS STUDENTS]
FROM: "F. Meyrick" [fmeyrick@camulus.edu]
CC: [MENTORS]
BCC: "H. Dingle" [dingle@axiom.org]
SUBJECT: filming and camulus tv

Dear all,

There is an inescapable truth about Camulus. Wait. Two. The first is, of course, your mentors will torture you. The second being you will be filmed. I understand, as do the tournament organisers, that not everyone likes this. It is, however, part of being here. It's a wonderful way in which to represent your country and to also involve the general public. I, myself, am a fan of the television show and I find it interesting how dynamics develop. It's a useful tool for self-reflection, as well.

Nonetheless, I do realise for some people being filmed can be difficult. You have no control over the editing process and things you've said, or done, can be portrayed in a way you may not be comfortable with. Please keep in mind: they cannot edit something you have not done or said. If you wish to not be portrayed in a way less than savoury, do not give them fodder. Be careful of what you say. Think before you speak, or do. I have found the cameras have made me more cautious in my behaviour.

Over the top behaviour will not be rewarded, either. Outlandish behaviour can and may see you issued warnings from the mentors. Receive enough and you will be asked, politely, to leave the academy. This can be issued after watching your behaviour on television: so think.

With this all said: if you are having trouble with your media representation or feel it is unfair, please speak to me. As your VP External I handle our relationship with the media and I will speak to them on your behalf. Camulus should be a positive experience. While I cannot fix situations you have got yourself into, if editing is genuinely making you a villain, I can ask them to stop or lay-off. For those of you who do not want to be on film, I suggest you find the cameras and avoid them. Iskowitch has done an excellent job of this.

As a footnote, there is exciting news coming soon. Mark your datebooks for 2nd February.

Thank you.

Warmest Wishes,
Felix Meyrick
4th Year
VP External
Sigma "Crew" Pledgemaster
Qatar Representative