A little less than two years ago, I was a freshman at Stute Weekend 2023. I didn’t know it then, but The Stute would become my on-campus home. Before I knew it, I was doing layout every week, laughing in that tiny office, listening to music, gossiping, and always stressing that I wouldn’t be able to get a whole newspaper laid out because I couldn’t stop yapping.
And now, I am honored to be Editor-in-Chief. I am grateful for so many of the people in The Stute who have guided me in this direction. Thank you to Ava, former Managing Editor/Outreach Chair, for the hugs, the pep talks, and the giggles. An even bigger thank you to Isy, former Editor-in-Chief, for being my mentor, a friend, and someone to challenge me. I wouldn’t be here without you Isy 
. And lastly, thank you to the past E-Board for all your hard work and keeping The Stute running smoothly (it’s harder than it looks!).
Although I have had Isy guide me and let me shadow her, I don’t think anyone could be prepared to take on a position like this. It is horrifying to take on such a large role, no matter all the training. But, during this election, I gained an amazing E-Board that has already begun to support and work with me, to showcase the best version of the newspaper. So let me tell you all about my remarkable team:
Fiona Shi (Business Manager):
The money-maker! She was a former Assistant Business Manager and was trained to take this on. She has already helped secure our Fall budget and is determined to keep the money flowing in. Fiona has some amazing new plans for the business end of The Stute, and I cannot wait to see her implement them.
Tianna Spitz (Managing Editor):
Tianna was a former Features Editor, opinion columnist, and copyeditor for The Stute. She and I, over the past year, have shared countless meetings, but never really got a chance to get to know each other. After becoming managing editor, she has taken on this role like a bull by its horns. She jumped right in! She continues to impress me with her new ideas, her sense of humor, and her attention to detail. She is my right-hand, and I am grateful for it.
Eiliyah Sarowar (Layout Editor):
Eiliyah was my layout assistant when I was Layout Editor, this past year. She is my mini me and loves layout just as much as I do! She is a quick learner and has a keen eye for detail. Eiliyah’s personality shines through her work, and I am confident that she will make an amazing Layout Editor.
Josephine Choong (Secretary):
Josephine was a Stute Weekender last year! She quickly became a staff writer for The Stute and was always ready to get her hands on a new assignment. As secretary, she has already begun excelling, literally. I also recently learned that Josephine LOVES ducks, which I think is so cute and fitting.
Tanya Avadia (Outreach Chair):
My coffee bestie! Tanya and I have spent the last year together on E-board, as she was the past Business Manager. Tanya and I love a good gossip session and could spend hours complaining together. But when we aren’t yapping, Tanya is coming up with new ideas to further The Stute’s impact on this campus. She is absent in our E-board photo, but that is a far representation from how involved she is in the team. I am grateful to have another year with my office buddy!
Charmy (Digital Manager):
Charmy and I have known each other these past two years and have attended many dinners and social gatherings together. I was so excited to hear when she joined The Stute earlier this year as a Social Media Assistant. She has always been so bright and bubbly and has already taken on changing our Instagram/Website to be more fun and engaging.
And so it begins, my time as Editor-in-Chief. Don’t worry, I am horrified. I have some big shoes to fill. But I am grateful to know that I am not alone. I have an amazing team on my side that loves The Stute just as much as I do. I am excited to see what the future holds for us.
