This letter was originally published in Vol. 34, Issue 1 (September 2023)
Hi VanCougs!
My name is Midori Davis and I am pleased to serve as managing editor of The VanCougar again this school year. This is now my second term at WSU Vancouver as a transfer student majoring in DTC.
Previously, I worked at the Clark Indy as a reporter and editor, and I am stoked to continue bringing local stories to our community. Our editor-in-chief Gracie Newberry was my first editor two years ago when both of us were at the Indy — her guidance and passion for quality journalism is a significant part of why I chose to continue this line of work, despite the limitations to newsroom operations at the time due to COVID-19. I’m glad I stuck with it, because I absolutely love the collaborative synergy of discussing story pitches, angles and layout ideas in-person with a team.
I am proud to be part of an ongoing effort to bring quality journalism to WSU Vancouver and uplift voices in our community that may otherwise be unheard. For this school year, I am especially excited to further solidify our presence on campus and take on challenges that force me to step outside of my comfort zone. There is no shortage of stories out there, just waiting for someone to tell them!
This is your student news publication just as much as it is ours, and we welcome anyone who has a story to tell to reach out to us, whether online or in-person at our office at the north side of the Dengerink Administration Building.
Go Cougs!
2023 Managing Editor
Midori Davis