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quarter, has allowed me to reflect on myself as a journalist and makes me think back on why I chose to pursue a career in media.

Talking to people, it feels like the common idea is that the media makes the news. To me, the media only tells people’s stories and that’s what makes the news. This can be seen in the behind the scenes lives of Music Students (24), Theater Students (44), Our School President (28), the People that bring us our water in town (18), and last but certainly not least the people that toil away for months in order to make the annual Farmers Market the place it is (38).

It is strange to think that things are coming to an end. After what feels like an eternity on the PULSE magazine staff, I am finally leaving. Looking back there are so many good things and amazing memories I have made and couldn’t be happier with every issue of the magazine I have been a part of. From my first quarter where I was a writer covering traveling during the pandemic, to a fun and upbeat story about our local bar, to finishing up with the big boss title. Every moment has been enlightening and groundbreaking, largely to do with the people that were around me.

We talk about collaboration as a key for the magazine. Everyone working together to make something that is a sum of all our parts, rather than a collection of every person’s individual efforts. Working with everyone, especially this

The dedication and hard work from every member of the staff this year has created a magazine that I am without a doubt the most proud of. And I’m not just saying that because it is the last one I will be a part of. Looking through the finished copy, I was struck again with a moment of inspiration and reassurance as to why I want to be a journalist. To the staff of PULSE Spring 2023, I cannot explain how proud I am to have worked with all of you. To Jen and all the members of staff leaving, it has been a pleasure getting to know you all. And to those that have more time, keep making something that people want to read years from now. Thank you