From the basement of Reeve Union to the third floor of Sage Hall, from sports writer to Arts and Culture editor, from Barb to Birkinbine, I’ve gone through many changes at the Advance-Titan. But one thing has remained the same throughout my years here: my love and passion for journalism.

When Katie Pulvermacher and Anya Kelley convinced me to join the newspaper my sophomore year, I had no idea what would become of it. I had no idea the lifelong friends I’d make, like Cassidy Johnson and Kyiah Nelson, and the family I would make along the way. I also had no idea how much hard work it was going to take.

At first, those long nights working until 3 a.m. seemed daunting, but the longer I did them, I realized no matter how many hours I was putting in, I was right where I belonged. I figured out who I wanted to be and what I wanted to be, so I am beyond grateful because without them, I would’ve been so lost. 

I came to UW Oshkosh to pursue a journalism degree, but at the time, I didn’t really know what that meant. All I knew was that I loved writing, I always had something to say, and I was usually good with words (though writing this has been a struggle). Since joining the A-T, I’ve learned what it means to be a journalist. To interview individuals with the hope of one day uncovering the greatest stories ever written. Thanks to the A-T, the dream I had to get in print came true. I have so many more dreams now and I know that I can make those a reality too.

I am obviously devastated to be saying goodbye to this chapter of my life here at UWO and with the A-T. However, I know so many great things are ahead of me, and I can’t wait to share them with my A-T family. Thank you for becoming my home away from home. The memories I’ve made will carry with me forever.