“I don’t want to lose you” may be something uttered in love songs, but it’s a sentiment I feel about resigning as editor for – and leaving – The Front Page. It’s been my home for the past three years.
And a lot has changed in those three years. I am more confident in myself – and much less anxious – but aside from that, I have truly begun to work out my writing skills, managed a website somewhat, thought much more critically, learned how to archive newspapers, made tons of friends… and spent countless hours on the Wii golfing (don’t tell Aaron!).
And for that, even if Thanksgiving is a few days past now, I am truly thankful for that, even for the challenging times when there was a spat, or on Tuesdays when I had a million things to edit and write, or when it felt I was the only member on the team.
The FP office has been my third space 100%. It’s one where everyone is welcome. It may not be explicitly open like SGA’s meetings every Monday, but it sure thrives to welcome anyone who walks in, staff member and interviewee alike. I’m hopeful we can continue to cultivate that culture even when I’m long gone from the paper.
I think my experience here is nothing that could ever be replaced, even at Metro State where I’ll be in the fall. I hope that my time as an editor, as a staff member has enriched the lives of the people at FRCC. Regardless, I’m sad to go. Things end too soon, don’t they?
But hey, life moves on. I should too. And besides, I’ve got Discord usernames and phone numbers. I’m just fine! After all, everyone at and including the newspaper are my friends. Let’s just hope my blaring Chinese music on the monitors won’t be too missed.
Thanks for all the articles and quality reporting! Good luck in the future!