At this time last year, I filled out an application to be a reporter for The VanCougar. As an integrated strategic communication major, I thought joining the university’s newspaper would be the perfect plan. I would never have imagined that simple application would change my life and provide me the opportunity to be editor-in-chief less than a year later.
My journey at Washington State University started in Pullman on the main campus. I’ve always had a passion for writing, speaking and really any sort of communicating, but when I started college I worried that a communication degree wouldn’t be enough. However, the esteemed Edward R. Murrow College of Communication quickly changed my mind. I started my journey as a strategic communication major, then headed abroad to Australia for a semester where I studied at Bond University on the Gold Coast. When I returned to the United States my roots were calling; the WSU Vancouver campus was debuting it’s very own Integrated Strategic Communication Program. I knew this was where I was meant to be.
Last year I served as an Associated Students of Washington State University Vancouver Senator as a way of getting involved on campus. I was also a reporter for The VanCougar and eventually a copy editor. As last spring semester came to an end, the thought of being editor-in-chief was just beginning. A few months later and here we are! This summer our staff has worked diligently to prepare for a new year here at The VanCougar.
I hold high expectations of nothing less than the best for this publication. We are embracing change and constantly working to ensure that each article in every issue is of the utmost quality. Our mission includes solid reporting that is balanced, accurate and complete. The VanCougar is the eyes and ears of the WSU Vancouver campus. We are here to provide the students, faculty, staff and community with the information they deserve. I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, I am beyond privileged to be the 2018/19 editor-in-chief of The VanCougar. Stop by the office to say hi and be sure to keep your eye out for our biweekly publications!
