Julissa Montalvo
Design Editor Fall 2009-Spring 2010

Two semesters of sleepless nights have come to an end. When I walked into 744 Ostrom last August, I was looking for a job. I was looking for something to help build my portfolio. Yet, when you step through that red door, something happens that you never expect. You walk in alone and leave with a family. So here’s to you, my 744 family.

Meredith: It was you who gave me my first design job, and with my time spent at The D.O. I have grown as a person as well as a designer. Thank you for stepping up when we were left without a leader, thank you for being strong under the pressure, and thank you for being the rock of our semester. Without you, I’m not too sure we could have made it.

Katie: You are going to be such a great EIC. I am so super proud of everything you have accomplished within the last year. You stepped up to be presentation director when no one else did, and now you will be editor in chief. Just remember to do some dick stomping — it’s almost necessary.

The Design Team: I know it takes a lot to be creative at midnight. And I know it’s even more difficult to redesign a page at 2 a.m. You guys are the greatest and maybe even the hardest working (just kidding … maybe). Just stay strong and remember that sleep is not necessary, especially when you are trying to produce a visually appealing newspaper.

News: I found myself more excited to work with you than with any other section in the newspaper. Even though we were always the last section to be done for the night, I would have rather been there than anywhere else. Just remember: No other designer will kern as much as I do, so expect to cut stories next semester.

Feature: I’m not too sure if I will ever work with a superhero ever again, or with his amazing sidekicks either. You guys are definitely the toughest section to work for, whether it be sitting in the freezing cold trying to work or trying to come up with a specialty page idea very quickly. But overall, you made it fun and enjoyable.

Sports: I’d never admit it, but you guys are the heart of the paper because we all know people only read the Start Page and the back page. Every night, you guys put out a fantastic section. Although I didn’t design enough for you guys, I wish I had because there is nothing more that I love more than hearing the word dick like 50 times in one night.

Carly: You did such a great job this semester. But with all the hard work comes reward: LONDON. It’s going to be such a great time. I am so proud of everything you have accomplished and am eager to see all the things you will accomplish.

Lauren: I don’t know what to say because you are just going to read my mind anyway. I’m sorry if I ever woke you up when I came into the room at 4 in the morning and for slamming the door so many times. I’m going to miss you. But I’m sure I’ll find my way to Boston to come visit.

Sara: Lovey, you’re my favorite. There is no doubt about it. But that’s nothing new to you. Thank you for being strong for me when I wasn’t strong for myself. Thank you for listening when no one else would. Thank you for being the best friend a person could ask for. Justin Bieber!
 

Published on May 4, 2010 at 12:00 pm