LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

ETHAN DYRLI EDITOR - IN - CHIEF

All good things must come to an end.

At the beginning of this year, I talked about new beginnings, and the panic of adjusting to change. Now, months later, we have reached the end of the year. Classes have reached their peaks, friends have come and gone, and the future seems just as uncertain as it did all those months ago.

But now, as I open the April Issue of The Swinging Bridge Magazine, we look forward to the future. The pieces in this issue do the same, looking back at this year while thinking of what’s to come.

One of these pieces is our April cover story, “The Calcium Cartel,” a piece by PJ Ridell that was a joy for me to read and that I am quite excited to share with you. This piece looks at the group of underclassmen taking on the new soul of the student section for the years to come.

Other pieces, “Wellness and Rec: Messiah's Plan For Campus Fitness,” “Gomez and Glezer: Next Year's Presidential Elect,” and “Senior Spotlights” do the same, looking at the future of Messiah’s clubs, administration, and most importantly, its students. However, our articles are not the only thing looking towards the future, as I step-down from the position and pass it on to the next generation of student leaders.

It’s been a joy to serve as editor-in-chief this year, and it’s with a heavy heart that I pass the torch. However, I trust that I am putting The Swinging Bridge in the hands of an eager and excited team, led by next year’s editor-in-chief: Ethan Reisler.

This role has meant so much to me, and I am thankful for every opportunity I’ve had to make an impact on this campus. I wish you all the very best.

For the last time,

Ethan Dyrli

ETHAN REISLER

FUTURE EDITOR - IN - CHIEF

With one Ethan leaving, another comes in.

It’s with great excitement for me to be accepted as the Swinging Bridge’s next head editor-in-chief, and a greater honor to begin my work in the coming fall semester with everyone else at the Pulse.

I’m thankful for Ethan Dyrli giving me the opportunity to previously volunteer as both a column writer and an editor, allowing me to begin engrossing myself with the atmosphere of the Pulse, and its general workflow. It’s been a fantastic experience that’s allowed me to hone my craft as an English major and a writer, all in my pursuit to one day become an author.

With this changing-of-the-guard, I hope to continue upholding the standard of quality that is seen coming from the Pulse — to never stray away from the difficult conversations waiting to be given the light of day, as well as highlighting the exceptional community here at Messiah by celebrating its students and staff.

This is where I know I can apply myself to the fullest degree in every facet, and that’s exactly what I plan to do when working with my coworkers to create the best magazine we can, and produce a workplace that we’ll all look forward to spending our time together in.

Eagerly, Ethan Reisler