By Kelsey Lynne Lester-Perry
My first semester at SJSU was absolutely insane to say the least. I was an undeclared student taking nothing but 12 units of major courses, which I will still be doing next semester actually.
I transferred as a junior from De Anza where I was the managing editor of La Voz Weekly. I had been involved in journalism since my sophomore year of high school and I thought I could handle being a staff writer for the Spartan Daily.
I was half right.
This semester I have had 33 stories due for the Daily. I have had 10 total multimedia projects due in all of my classes. I have had more tests and quizzes than I care to think about. And you know what? I have done it all.
I’ve pulled through with a smile, a few sleepless nights and the ability to maintain stable relationships with my family, friends and bartender.
On top of that, I was actually crazy enough to apply for a three-unit editor position next semester along with 12 other units — a total of 15 units.
You are now reading a blog post by the Spartan Daily’s newest production and features editor.
I am so excited for my new responsibility. I am excited for new opportunities. I am most excited, however, about meeting the new staff of writers. I want to hang out with them during happy hour at Flames. I want to work long hours helping put together awesome features packages.
I have only gotten to know a few of my editors this semester very well. They know who they are, and they know I love them. There have been a few of them, however, that I could have surely done without meeting. They were cliquey, uppity, rude and they never took the time to get to know me or half of the other staff writers.
So, new writers, if you are reading this — I am so looking forward to meeting you and developing a relationship with you.
And to the rest of my lovely editors, thanks for everything and let’s do it big in Spring 2011.
