For a year and a half now I have been given the opportunity to be the Features editor for The Spectrum and have been able to (hopefully) serve you, my reader. But like most things, it has come to the point where the position has come to an end and it’s time for me to move on.
This bittersweet feeling has taken over my mind for about a month now. I will be serving as The Spectrum’s Editor-in-Chief next year, which means I get the chance to focus on what the important goal of journalism is and that’s being one of the main distributors of the voice of students.
Throughout my career as Features editor I have sought to produce the section as a section that is full of culture, student interest and most importantly, impact. I have sought to structure it in a way where the reader can participate with the stories being printed, and for the most part, have included stories on the individuals that are making an impact on campus. Finally, I have sought to give you a behind-the-scenes look at who the professors and instructors are at NDSU and have strived to make the section interesting for you.
One of my major interests as Features editor has also been to provide you with the latest trends in the Internet, beauty, fashion, health, social networking and celebrity entertainment. Here’s my final scoop: Jaime Jarmin will be the new Features editor next year and I have no doubt in my mind that she will be able to continue the section in the reader’s best interest. Her dedication and skills are both things I know will be of great influence in the year to come. Enjoy her and be ready for a new take on features.
So, readers, here it is: thank you for taking the time to read my section and thank you for being part of it. This may be my last personal features column, but it sure isn’t the last time you’ll hear from me. Goodbye for the meantime, but I’ll catch you later.
