Never in my life have I eaten more Jimmy John’s and drank more Diet Coke than I have during my time with the T&C.
Working here has helped shape my college experience. I’ve worked my way up from an impressionable young freshman writer, to the confident and experienced A&E editor — the position I wanted since I was that freshman.
I loved that job. While I favor writing about video games, I have really enjoyed allowing the campus to come alive through my section with profiles, event coverage and other creative stories.
Production nights have always been the highlight of my school week. I will fondly remember things such as: family dinners, best f-ing ever, declaring Rae Day for Chipotle, deciphering what was going through our editor Mike’s mind as he stared at whatever weird layout I had that week, covering all the Zeta wedding madness, the semester reign of smooth jazz Dr. Jones and all the friends I’ve met along the way.
Tuesday nights were a time to do what I loved. A time to share some food, ideas and laughs with friends, a time to push myself to do better for my section each week, a time to catch up on my Netflix, a time to form special memories with each person I shared my Tuesday’s with.
Mike and Lindsey, I will always remember that day Freshman year that we met in the Comm Building, eating sandwiches off of frisbees where we were first introduced to the T&C. At the time, I had no idea of the amazing things we would all accomplish while at Otterbein. I can’t wait to see where life takes us all. I am expecting great things.
Josh, I pass the torch on to you. I know you will do a wonderful job as A&E editor. Just don’t let the calendar or pictures of puppies get you down.
Katie, peace, love and bacon. May your Mountain Dew cup forever runneth over. It has been a pleasure to work with you.
Ally, It was fun racing to see who could make it on the board first. You make the best and biggest cake balls.
Blythe, I am sorry for all the frustration I’ve caused you over my constant photo changes. But you have delivered some amazing shots and added a lot of life to my section.
Kristen, you will make an amazing photo editor. You have taken some fantastic shots so far, and your determination is so great to see.
Dennison, you and your rants. You are a great source of entertainment every Tuesday night. Good luck with your comedy and those Jonda boys.
Danielle, your spunk and determination astound me. This semester, copy editor. Next semester, the world.
Chelsea, I am going to miss almost falling out of my chair every time I hear “It’s so fluffy!” across the room. You did great with the Zeta wedding and you managed to not get nacho cheese on Dr. Warren’s robe.
Anna, please run for president some day, and keep dressing like Madeline. You need to bake me some of those brownies you keep talking about before I graduate.
Lindsay, you are going to make an amazing EIC. I am never going to forget your article when you compared trying on jeans to being a rotisserie chicken. I think of it when I go jean shopping.
Dr. Warren, you have been a solid source of information, inspiration and support these past four years. I appreciate your sense of humor and how you play mother hen to all of us. I will always look up to you as both a newspaper advisor and a friend.
Swags, you are a role model to me. You’ve pushed me to challenge myself and my section every week. I have learned so much from you and appreciate the time you dedicate to the staff.
Family, I appreciate the support and love you have always given me. Thank you for always believing in me and putting up with my antics, you only have one more semester to pay for.
To the lovely ladies of Epsilon Kappa Tau, thanks for reading the paper and dealing with my shameless plugs at meetings.
Hayden, no longer will you have to deal with me getting home Tuesday at two in the morning either bursting with excitement about something that happened that night or passing out the second I get over the threshold from exhaustion. You have been so great and supportive. I love you five-ever.
To the loyal T&C readers, or anyone who is reading this right now, thank you for supporting the paper. We work so hard every week and are so proud to present campus with the finished product. I am really going to miss this paper when I graduate. It’s been fun, Otterbein.
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