A Fond Farewell
By: Erica Molina
Issue date: 4/28/09 Section: Editorial
A few years ago, I never would have thought I'd be in the position of writing a letter like this to everyone at New Jersey City University.
If anyone had told me then that I would eventually become the Editor-in-Chief of the Gothic Times, I think I would have laughed out loud. In fact, I believe that happened quite a few times:
Who, me? I don't think so. I'm just here to proofread, thanks.
It turns out that when I wasn't proofreading everyone's work in my freshman year, I was making friendships I can honestly say will last well beyond my college career. In my first year on staff as a copywriter, I met the handful of people I still turn to when I need to know what movie to see next, which restaurant I should have a celebration at, and whether or not this letter is too long.
As the semesters at NJCU wore on, however, I slowly came to the realization that, as hard as it would be, I did want this job. I became one of those people who felt they could improve the quality of the newspaper while increasing its productivity and readership. As Editor-in-Chief, I-along with my staff-was fortunately able to do just that.
From the first day of the 2008-2009 academic year, we have covered a myriad of issues pertinent to the NJCU community. Whether our front pages have been about the rising costs of student living (September); the troublesome, albeit brief, disappearance of our beloved food trucks (February); or this month's article on the actions taken by hundreds on campus in response to massive budget cuts, our newspaper has tried its best to be the voice, eyes, and ears of NJCU.
This year, the Gothic Times continued its long tradition as an award-winning newspaper. During this winter's 25th Annual Associated Collegiate Press National College Journalism Convention in San Diego, Calif., we won 6th place in the Best of Show's Four-year Non-weekly category. On a state level, we earned awards from the New Jersey Press Foundation (NJPF) for the seventh year in a row, bringing our total at the NJPF to 21 awards.
I know that so long as this newspaper continues to put the NJCU community first and appreciate great writing, the Gothic Times will only get better. I have no doubt that it will never cease to be a medium through which our campus can ask questions and find the answers to them.
On behalf of myself and my staff, I would like to thank you all for your loyal readership and commentary, and hope that it will continue come September. This past year, we would not have been successful in keeping the campus well informed had we not received your input, both positive and negative. Please don't forget that this is your newspaper.
Good luck to everyone on finals, and enjoy your summer break. The Gothic Times will be here when you get back.
Sincerely Yours,
Erica Marie Molina
If anyone had told me then that I would eventually become the Editor-in-Chief of the Gothic Times, I think I would have laughed out loud. In fact, I believe that happened quite a few times:
Who, me? I don't think so. I'm just here to proofread, thanks.
It turns out that when I wasn't proofreading everyone's work in my freshman year, I was making friendships I can honestly say will last well beyond my college career. In my first year on staff as a copywriter, I met the handful of people I still turn to when I need to know what movie to see next, which restaurant I should have a celebration at, and whether or not this letter is too long.
As the semesters at NJCU wore on, however, I slowly came to the realization that, as hard as it would be, I did want this job. I became one of those people who felt they could improve the quality of the newspaper while increasing its productivity and readership. As Editor-in-Chief, I-along with my staff-was fortunately able to do just that.
From the first day of the 2008-2009 academic year, we have covered a myriad of issues pertinent to the NJCU community. Whether our front pages have been about the rising costs of student living (September); the troublesome, albeit brief, disappearance of our beloved food trucks (February); or this month's article on the actions taken by hundreds on campus in response to massive budget cuts, our newspaper has tried its best to be the voice, eyes, and ears of NJCU.
This year, the Gothic Times continued its long tradition as an award-winning newspaper. During this winter's 25th Annual Associated Collegiate Press National College Journalism Convention in San Diego, Calif., we won 6th place in the Best of Show's Four-year Non-weekly category. On a state level, we earned awards from the New Jersey Press Foundation (NJPF) for the seventh year in a row, bringing our total at the NJPF to 21 awards.
I know that so long as this newspaper continues to put the NJCU community first and appreciate great writing, the Gothic Times will only get better. I have no doubt that it will never cease to be a medium through which our campus can ask questions and find the answers to them.
On behalf of myself and my staff, I would like to thank you all for your loyal readership and commentary, and hope that it will continue come September. This past year, we would not have been successful in keeping the campus well informed had we not received your input, both positive and negative. Please don't forget that this is your newspaper.
Good luck to everyone on finals, and enjoy your summer break. The Gothic Times will be here when you get back.
Sincerely Yours,
Erica Marie Molina
Viewing Comments 1 - 4 of 4
Juan
posted 4/28/09 @ 2:57 PM EST
Erica,
I am very proud of all you have done and know you will be missed.
Congratulations and all the very best. Sincerely, Juan.
walt amses
posted 5/16/09 @ 10:08 PM EST
Erica.....
It sounds like the Gothic Times has come a long way since I was the editor in chief from 1970-74. At that time we were transitioning from a somewhat alternative, sporadically printed paper to a borderline legitimate publication. (Continued…)
Victor
posted 6/29/09 @ 6:10 AM EST
Does your paper have comments concerning the news reports from FIOS1? the report concerns the practice of booting by Jersey City Parking Authority and ruling that the practice was illegal in many cases. (Continued…)
Princeton Movers
posted 7/17/09 @ 1:31 PM EST
You did a great job as editor in chief, and now it's time to move on to greater things. Good luck!
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