From the editor’s desk: Looking to the future

This will be the last installment on my reccuring column "From the Editor's Desk." In the next issue of the Accent, I will be writing my -30- column.

I'm hesitant to let go of the helm and move on with my life because of all the memories I have built up working here, but its time for me to start saying my goodbyes.

But before I say goodbye, I'm ready to say hello to a new set of editors who will be taking over the Accent next semester.

We haven't hired or interviewed anyone yet, but I'm looking forward to being able to pick up a copy of the Accent without scrutinizing every little detail and just enjoy reading it.

There are a number of open editor positions available to be applied for, and I welcome anyone looking to gain real-world journalism experience to apply for a position that suits them best when editor applications begin rolling out later this month.

Positions include: Editor- in-Chief, Assistant, Campus, Life & Arts, Layout, Web, Copy, and Multimedia Editors.

From my experience being an editor in any role is a rewarding experience.

The skill and knowledge gained by working as an editor has helped me not only to become a better writer, photographer and designer, but also taught me how to work in a team setting, managing staff members and actually experiencing what it's like to work for a newspaper.

This is what I want to do for my career after I leave the Accent. I want to work for a newspaper and I don't really care what role I play there, I just want to be given the chance to have an impact on someone's life either through a photograph or written words.

Being an editor at a college newspaper is not for the weak. It's a really challenging position to take hold of with real life benefits and consequences.

If you don't want to become an editor, but still want more experience working in our newsroom you can also apply for our in-training program.

This program gives students the opportunity to shadow or get personal training in a role as a photo editor assistant, staff reporter or staff designer. In each of those roles, an editor will help teach you the skills you want to learn in addition to giving you the opportunity to learn what it's like to work in a newsroom setting.

Whether you apply as an editor, in-training staff member, or as a general staff photographer , I'm positive you will fall in love with college journalism.