Letter from the editor

As editor-in-chief of SUU News and the University Journal, I have had the opportunity to speak to dozens of students about their college experiences. Whether it be for a news article we’re writing, for a podcast or just for fun, I love learning about the T-Bird experience. I especially love sharing words of wisdom to my fellow students (If you listen to SUU News Podcasting, you know this well).

As you saw on page 22, I will be graduating and leaving the UJ behind at the end of April. But I just can’t leave without imparting my sage knowledge on all of you, so here’s some personalized advice:

If you are graduating: Put this magazine down, and go take a nap. You’re so close. You are also so sleep deprived.

If you are a junior: You’re probably also very sleep deprived, but the senioritis hasn’t hit yet, so take advantage of that. When you return to campus in the fall, try to last as long as you can before letting it creep in. Don’t think you’re too cool to go to sports games and events next year!

If you are a sophomore: Welcome to the second half of your college experience! Something cool starts to happen right about now. You start to take more niche and interesting classes within your chosen major or discipline. You start to find your favorite professors and staff members and build relationships with them. Keep doing that! They’re going to help you find opportunities and internships in the future.

If you are a freshman: Let me guess, you’re technically a sophomore by credits? If you are finishing your first year here, then I have wonderful news for you: the worst is over! You’ve almost finished your generals, which are sometimes the hardest classes you’ll take. Hopefully you’ve found some friends and a tolerable roommate or two. Hold on to them if you can, but also know this: the people in your life will change throughout the rest of your college career. Learn to be okay with that.

If you are a professor or staff member: THANK YOU! I guess I’m not extremely qualified to give you much advice, but I don’t need much credibility to say that your presence on campus is changing lives. Your classes or organizations have a big impact on students like me. Keep doing what you’re doing, and

If you are anyone else: Thanks for picking up the UJ! I’m pretty proud of the group of people who worked tirelessly to put it together, and I’m going to miss having them on my team. So here’s my advice to you: Keep supporting us T-Birds! Keep picking up our magazines, and keep engaging with our