Spring Break
It's not the end
Final Editorial
Kimber Wenzelburger
Issue date: 4/29/09 Section: Opinion
Another year gone, another nearly 100 issues of the Traveler read.
As readers might have already heard, big adjustments are in store for the 103-year-old student newspaper, and these changes are positive ones - the Traveler is poised to offer more campus and local coverage, as well as new, exciting ways readers can receive news content.
The Traveler staff is hard at work preparing for next year, but today, even though the vast majority of us plan to return to the newspaper next year, we're a little nostalgic for the days in the basement that flew so quickly.
Though we were often heard complaining about the office - whether it was the remote location, intense heat/cold or lack of windows - our time in the Kimpel "dungeon" has not only provided us priceless journalism experience, but it also has undoubtedly left us memories, almost all positive, that will last for years to come.
But those cheerful recollections wouldn't be possible without a few integral characters in student media and the journalism department. So to revive an old Traveler tradition that was lost a couple of years back, here are the people the Traveler couldn't have done without this year:
Professor Jordan - Thanks for being the always-available counselor who gives us the wise journalistic advice when we need it, encourages us when we're down and cheers for us when we're on top. Our time here is extra special because of you.
Steve, Jane and Cheri - All you do for us on a daily basis - especially enduring our singing, laughter and inevitably loud conversations - is much appreciated. Sorry to break the news, but the noise probably will continue next year (though we'll attempt to tone it down - a little).
Anna and Bart, the outgoing Traveler staffers - Anna, thanks for your cynicism (it's so cute!), countless features and snappy comebacks. And Bart, thanks for writing hilarious columns that attract dozens of online comments, making us watch weird YouTube videos and singing in that James Blunt voice. Good luck on all of your exciting endeavors to come, and we'll miss you both.
Tina, Brian, (Duchess) Jacki, Lindsey, Matt and Jon, returning Traveler staffers - Thanks for the good times and the hard work, but there's no need to be sentimental (read Bart's column for that). See you all next year!
Dr. Watkins and everyone in the journalism department - We're happy to have your support through the upcoming transition, and thanks for developing some awesome editors and writers.
The advertising representatives - Thanks for doing whatever you do. Sorry we editorial people are so clueless.
The folks at Press Argus and the Times-Record - Again, we apologize for the incessant tardiness, but thanks for putting up with us. We journalists know how to work on tight deadlines, but, unfortunately, that doesn't mean we always (or ever) make those deadlines.
All Traveler writers and photographers - You guys rock. You already know this, but without you, the Traveler couldn't exist. We look forward to working with you again next year.
And the readers - Thanks for sticking with us. The staff appreciated (almost) all of your feedback. We learned so much this year, and you had everything to do with that. You can look forward to next year.
More newspapers, stories, photos, laughter, memories and thanks to come.
Cheers to 2008-09!
As readers might have already heard, big adjustments are in store for the 103-year-old student newspaper, and these changes are positive ones - the Traveler is poised to offer more campus and local coverage, as well as new, exciting ways readers can receive news content.
The Traveler staff is hard at work preparing for next year, but today, even though the vast majority of us plan to return to the newspaper next year, we're a little nostalgic for the days in the basement that flew so quickly.
Though we were often heard complaining about the office - whether it was the remote location, intense heat/cold or lack of windows - our time in the Kimpel "dungeon" has not only provided us priceless journalism experience, but it also has undoubtedly left us memories, almost all positive, that will last for years to come.
But those cheerful recollections wouldn't be possible without a few integral characters in student media and the journalism department. So to revive an old Traveler tradition that was lost a couple of years back, here are the people the Traveler couldn't have done without this year:
Professor Jordan - Thanks for being the always-available counselor who gives us the wise journalistic advice when we need it, encourages us when we're down and cheers for us when we're on top. Our time here is extra special because of you.
Steve, Jane and Cheri - All you do for us on a daily basis - especially enduring our singing, laughter and inevitably loud conversations - is much appreciated. Sorry to break the news, but the noise probably will continue next year (though we'll attempt to tone it down - a little).
Anna and Bart, the outgoing Traveler staffers - Anna, thanks for your cynicism (it's so cute!), countless features and snappy comebacks. And Bart, thanks for writing hilarious columns that attract dozens of online comments, making us watch weird YouTube videos and singing in that James Blunt voice. Good luck on all of your exciting endeavors to come, and we'll miss you both.
Tina, Brian, (Duchess) Jacki, Lindsey, Matt and Jon, returning Traveler staffers - Thanks for the good times and the hard work, but there's no need to be sentimental (read Bart's column for that). See you all next year!
Dr. Watkins and everyone in the journalism department - We're happy to have your support through the upcoming transition, and thanks for developing some awesome editors and writers.
The advertising representatives - Thanks for doing whatever you do. Sorry we editorial people are so clueless.
The folks at Press Argus and the Times-Record - Again, we apologize for the incessant tardiness, but thanks for putting up with us. We journalists know how to work on tight deadlines, but, unfortunately, that doesn't mean we always (or ever) make those deadlines.
All Traveler writers and photographers - You guys rock. You already know this, but without you, the Traveler couldn't exist. We look forward to working with you again next year.
And the readers - Thanks for sticking with us. The staff appreciated (almost) all of your feedback. We learned so much this year, and you had everything to do with that. You can look forward to next year.
More newspapers, stories, photos, laughter, memories and thanks to come.
Cheers to 2008-09!
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