My time as Editor-in-Chief was both extremely stressful and exceedingly rewarding. Despite having to answer angry calls from varies departments, students, and professors and meeting tight deadlines, the perks of being editor-in-chief were great.

To witness freshman and first time writers accomplish their stepping stone into the world of journalism was great compensation. I remember how I felt when I first witnessed my name published in the Gothic Times and hope they shared that mutual sense of accomplishment. Before this begins to sound like a final episode of the Care Bears, I will have to admit the headaches this position has caused me to ask myself, “What the hell was I thinking?” Whether it was meeting deadlines or the layouts being completely distorted or the constant late submissions ten minutes before we go to print, it would drive any sane person to the brink of insanity.

The paper could not have been done by one person. I have to bestow great gratitude upon my entire editorial staff without whom I would have lost my mind. I could never thank my staff enough for all their hard work and late nights devoted to editing and proofing layouts. I can only hope they feel my deep appreciation I hold for them all.

Being a part of the Gothic Times family is an experience I will hold dear and enjoy the wonderful memories that were made. I will miss Rafal’s romantic music he played every morning and the need to blame Monir for any broken item in the office. I will also miss the chaos that accompanied the pizza orders during meeting in which I would find only one slice left for myself.

I am proud of the paper we have printed for this past school year and would like to thank the entire campus community for their willingness to share every story they felt was relevant to the university. I wish luck and triumph to my successor and his staff for the following school year.

Sincerely,

Allison Lozada, Editor in Chief

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