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The simple pleasures

      

» Garth McLennan

Editor in Chief

T=: is a job that has come with

a combination of struggles and
successes. It’s a position that I coveted
for several years before landing it, and it’s
one I’Il most certainly miss now that it’s
gone.

Looking back and reflecting is often a
useful process, and I think, with this being
my last lettitor, it’s something that feels
appropriate and fitting for this space. I won’t
delve into the details of my departure, but
instead, II] talk about what made this job
so much fun. The more I thought about it,
the more I realized that it’s the little things
that make a position like this so fulfilling, as
clichéd as that sounds.

The best part, as an editor, has been
seeing the development of the writers of this
paper the longer they’ ve been here. Take
Josh Martin, for example, the current sports
editor who took his job with us right out
of high school and has evolved into a truly
tremendous columnist with terrific insight.

Or take Stephanie Trembath, our near
flawless life and style editor who has done an
incredible amount for The Other Press and
cares about it, and those who read it, more
than just about anyone I know. She joined us
as a contributor and through her we’ve seen
the creation of the fashion section, which has
been one of the best in this paper since day
one. I can’t think of a better example than her

 

of what student journalism is all about: bright
ideas, boundless enthusiasm and unbridled
passion for the job.

Another great aspect of being the steward
of this institution, which I might not have had
a full appreciation for before taking charge,
is witnessing the remarkable work ethic and
skill of our production team, Tim Arndt and
Brian Yoo, two guys who don’t get nearly
enough credit. Without them though, you
wouldn’t be reading this newspaper. Tim is
one of the best people I know while Brian
is the glue that holds this place together. Pll
miss you guys.

A truly cool moment was also seeing that
at times, student journalism can be circular.
You’!l notice in this issue that our previous
editor, Liam Britton, has rejoined The Other
Press, and with him back in the ranks there’s
no question that this is a better place. When
I talk about the simple pleasures of this job,
seeing a former colleague, a friend, who I
used to work, and more importantly laugh,
with was a true treat.

I suppose it’s the friendships which have
made this job so much fun. Chloe, Josh and
Stephanie, I’ll miss you most of all.

The last simple pleasure I took from this
job was also the best. The most satisfying
part of the job for me was in just seeing one
of you picking up and reading our paper.
This may very well be the final time I get to
address you, the reader, in this forum, so if it
is, thank you for taking the time to share part
of your day with me. It truly was an honour.

 

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