Video Editor | Fall 2014-Spring 2015; Multimedia Director | Fall 2015

I wish I had something deep to say. When I think of The Daily Orange I don’t think of one individual or one particular moment. I feel it. I feel the late nights. I feel the laughter. I feel the frustration and conviction to produce something meaningful. I’m not going to say that The D.O. is home for me. I’m still not really sure if I ever quite fit in, even to this day. But I am thankful for the memories and friendships I’ll leave with because of it. The D.O. pushed me to be better, and I hope I left it a little better of a place.

Luke Rafferty: I’m writing this because of you. I interviewed for the video editor position thinking I would be your assistant, not the new you. You really couldn’t give me a heads up?

Frankie: I loved working with you all those late nights. Every memory I have of you in the house is of laughter, cursing, or music. I don’t know if you’ve realized it yet, but you are extraordinary.

Renee: You are my favorite. I will never not give you a hug when I see you. Nothing more needs to be said.

Jackie: When you smile the world goes round. I miss you every time I walk into the house and you’re not there.

Tony: We never really had a full conversation about anything other then boxing, but I will remember you. Words cannot describe my enjoyment seeing you walk into head editor meetings hungover and late, while wearing an armadillo sweatshirt, on Friday mornings. Thank you for making a scribble of me!

Jesse: Thank you for always saying hi to me when I first started working at The D.O. I will never forget you giving me random hugs, or having slight disagreements during web meetings. I’ll see you at Chucks.

Annie: You’re dope.

Jacob: I felt really special when you called me gorgeous instead of by my first name. I later realized I wasn’t the only female you called that, which in all honesty did make me a little salty. Thank you for always coming to me with ideas, and never saying no to any of mine. Always seeing a smile on your face made the nights easier.

Chase: I didn’t even work with you while you were in house but I might as well have. Every conversation I have ever had with you has left me inspired. You are amazing.

Other Chase: Thank you for silently serenading me. I deeply enjoyed every moment.

Every other staff member I have worked with: Thanks for the memories.

Published on December 10, 2015 at 2:45 am