Letter from the editor
Julie Lord
Issue date: 5/4/07 Section: Opinion
As students, we are forced to make decisions every day: We have to choose majors, where to live, beer brands and countless other things that make the college experience what it is.
I chose to apply to work at the WC as a writer my sophomore year, despite not being in the journalism program; in my time here, I have had four different majors, and journalism was never one of them. However, as a senior, I held the title of managing editor and, for the past month, found myself with the title of editor in chief.
Being an editor for the WC has been one of the defining experiences of my college career. I've worked late nights with some of the brightest, most dedicated and surprisingly fun Western students. For my final year at Western, I will be back at the bottom of the food chain as a writer, and a new batch of exceptional editors will be in charge.
This isn't about experiencing everything college has to offer, because from what I've seen, most Western students have that under control. All I really want to do is share what I have learned.
Being an editor at the WC taught me an important lesson, and that is not to let a degree define who you are. Everyone has more to offer than what meets the eye. An athlete is not just a jock, and a musician is more than a band geek.
I have to thank the staff of the WC and you - the students - for giving me the chance to be your editor. I hope I've served you well, and I'm eager to see how the paper continues to improve. This experience has shown me we are all much more than what is on our transcripts.
This major or that major, apartment or residence hall, Bud or Keystone Light: College is definitely about the options. The great thing is, we don't have to choose just one.
I chose to apply to work at the WC as a writer my sophomore year, despite not being in the journalism program; in my time here, I have had four different majors, and journalism was never one of them. However, as a senior, I held the title of managing editor and, for the past month, found myself with the title of editor in chief.
Being an editor for the WC has been one of the defining experiences of my college career. I've worked late nights with some of the brightest, most dedicated and surprisingly fun Western students. For my final year at Western, I will be back at the bottom of the food chain as a writer, and a new batch of exceptional editors will be in charge.
This isn't about experiencing everything college has to offer, because from what I've seen, most Western students have that under control. All I really want to do is share what I have learned.
Being an editor at the WC taught me an important lesson, and that is not to let a degree define who you are. Everyone has more to offer than what meets the eye. An athlete is not just a jock, and a musician is more than a band geek.
I have to thank the staff of the WC and you - the students - for giving me the chance to be your editor. I hope I've served you well, and I'm eager to see how the paper continues to improve. This experience has shown me we are all much more than what is on our transcripts.
This major or that major, apartment or residence hall, Bud or Keystone Light: College is definitely about the options. The great thing is, we don't have to choose just one.
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