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Three years ago, I walked into a Stute GBM, and before I knew it, I was elected to the E-Board as Layout Editor just two weeks later. From our old office in Martha Bayard to our current space in the UCC, The Stute quickly became a huge part of my college experience. The Stute became more than a club to me; It became part of my routine, my community, and my college memories and something I’ve prioritized and been passionate about throughout the years. I learned lots from the Stute-ers before me and continued learning from everyone I worked with over the years. Some of my favorite moments were layout sessions, stormy newspaper deliveries, trips to Humphrey’s basement, Stute weekends, late night office wrappings, Flock Parties, Minor Board meetings, Stute dinners, silly photoshoots, and even office cleanups. These moments over the past three years shaped my time at Stevens.
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Two years ago, I stepped into the role of Editor-in-Chief. The job has been incredibly demanding but also rewarding in ways I could not have imagined. It hasn’t just been about putting together a paper every week. It’s about leading an organization, building a community, and ensuring The Stute’s legacy continues. I had the privilege of overseeing two Stute Weekends, celebrating our 120th anniversary, and working with dozens of talented, witty, and dedicated writers, editors, and staff members to create a whopping 54 issues under my leadership.
Now, as for writing my weekly editorials, let’s just say that wasn’t exactly my forte. Ironically, the Editor-in-Chief of a newspaper hates writing. Anyway, while writing wasn’t my primary focus, I poured my energy into everything else, working my hardest to keep the paper running smoothly, managing the team, ensuring deadlines were met, and making sure everyone had what they needed to get the job done. It was a lot of behind-the-scenes work, but it was incredibly rewarding to see our collective efforts come together each week. Through it all, I grew, gaining confidence as a leader and strengthening my communication skills. I learned what it means to run a newspaper during an arguably challenging time for the freedom of the press—while also navigating my own personal challenges along the way.
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One last time filling out the assignment tracker. One last Minor Board meeting. One last layout session. Even though elections aren’t until March 25 (but who’s counting?), this March 7, 2025 issue is my last as editor in chief. I’ve said this job is about more than just creating a paper, but this routine has become such a big part of my time here, and now we’re finally at the final one. As a graduating senior, my last Stute feels just as significant as my last class or final exam in May. It’s bittersweet, but I’m excited for what’s next and am ready to let go. I have full confidence in the next team, and I’m excited to see how they carry the torch forward.
…Send!
And finally, the last, last step. Hitting send. The files go off to the printer, the papers arrive, we deliver them across campus, and then that’s it.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey. To those who came before me, thank you for your guidance and for setting the foundation. To those I have worked with, thank you for the memories and the teamwork. And to those stepping up next, good luck, you got this 🙂
The Stute has been at the heart of my Stevens experience. I have poured so much energy into it, and in return, it has given me so much more. I am proud to have played a small part in Stevens’ history and, more importantly, in making sure it gets written down, one issue at a time.
