My time at the Advance-Titan staff didn’t start in my first year of college. I spent my first semester in business management before changing my major to graphic design.

But it was one of my South Scott Hall residents, then Sports Editor Nolan Swenson, who persuaded me to work for the A-T as a graphic designer.  From there, I met a group of hard-working and dedicated staff members who are uniquely talented in their own right.

The Advance-Titan gave me the opportunity to show off my graphic design skills and incorporate everything I learned in the classroom. The paper allowed me to enhance my skill set and get more creative in doing my own thing, creating designs that helped clarify and explain what stories were about.

With the help of everyone on the A-T staff, I got honest feedback that helped improve my graphics. The staff helped me navigate the work-client relationship of graphic design.

I was even interviewed for a story in the paper during Black History Month, which included examples of the work I’ve completed in my personal time. 

Aside from graphic design I also learned some things that we all take for granted, like how to communicate better in the workplace and maintain a work life balance. Thanks to the staff, I was able to develop these skills so I can transfer them into the workplace.