About Us

Your news, your stories

Sponsored by the RMIT Journalism Society, The Swanston Gazette is RMIT's entirely student-run publication. We provide a platform for students to get their work published and gain industry experience, whilst striving to create informative and engaging content for our readers.

We feature in-depth journalism, creative pieces, art and culture.

Everyone has a story.

Write for us!

The RMIT student cohort is incredibly diverse, with all of us coming from various backgrounds and with unique life experiences. We want The Swanston Gazette to represent this diversity and to tell the whole story.

Whether you're an experienced writer or journalist, or you're just getting started,

pitch your ideas! We want to hear them.

We also welcome artists and creatives who would like us to feature their work, or who want to collaborate - email us!

theswanstongazette@gmail.com

Our Editors

Editor-in-Chief

Sofia Jayne

I’m a dedicated third-year journalism student with a passion for enhancing diversity in the media landscape. Specialising in social and political issues, I strive to use my writing as a tool to help amplify minority voices. At the start of 2023 I took on the role of TSG Editor-in-Chief and have put my all into getting it back on its feet post-covid. My goal is to help it grow and thrive as a platform that helps students get their work out there and begin their writing careers!

Editor-in-Chief

Grace Frost

I’m a second-year professional communications student specialising in journalism. I work part time as a journalist in regional Victoria where I’ve found a passion for reporting on inspirational members of our community, as well as people groups and clubs acting as change-makers in the district. I spend my spare time working on my music, writing songs, gigging and recording.

Feature Editor

Zak Wheeler

Editor-in-Chief for semester 1, 2023

Inventor of news.

News Editor

Ruby Littler

I am in my graduate year of Journalism. I love going for walks while listening to podcasts, cooking and doing yoga. If you’ve got any stories you’re itching to tell or old assessments you want to be published be sure to hit us up!

Student Life Editor & Social Media Coordinator

Elisha Walker

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Student Life Editor

Sabrina Caires

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Culture Editor

Elisha Andres

I'm a second-year Journalism student. My main interest is politics, but I'm also a big lover of music, Yo-Chi and k-dramas. I am Filipina-Australian so when I'm not writing for The Swanston Gazette, you'll find me singing karaoke at family parties or doing local gigs around Melbourne. As part of my passion for music, I am also a part-time singer-songwriter and music performer. I'm excited to write for TSG this year and can't wait to see what 2023 brings!

Culture Editor

Jemma van Zaanen

I’m a second-year journalism student who’s passionate about politics and local news. I love reading and listening to music. I’m also so excited to be a co-head of culture this year and contribute to the Swanston!

Music & Art Editor

Drew Baker

Music & Art Editor

Nyah Barnes

Fashion Editor

Isabella Chambers

As a passionate RMIT student, I am deeply in love with fashion and culture, and I am on a mission to keep you in the loop with the latest news and trends from the fashion world. My work aims to showcase the unique beauty of fashion whilst also highlighting important issues such as sustainability and inclusivity. I'm committed to delivering engaging and informative content that will keep you up-to-date on all things fashion.