As I write this article, I think about my two years at Fanshawe College. As a student, resident advisor, and multimedia reporter, I have had countless experiences and made many memories. Throughout this 2023-2024 academic year, I roamed the halls of the institution, searching for compelling stories that would impact our community and showcase the professional successes of our students.

One of the highlights of being a multimedia reporter for Interrobang has been the great diversity of topics I have had the privilege of delving into. With each issue, I have embarked on a journey to discover extraordinary people in the city and our college who have opened my eyes and mind.

From the bustling streets of downtown to the quiet corners of our campus, I have been allowed to witness countless stories that bring our community to life, whether it is talking about the opening of the Innovation Village, the referendum to vote for a food security fee, or the services available for students with disabilities.

However, my journey as a journalist transcended the boundaries of the written word, and I explored new frontiers of storytelling by leveraging Interrobang’s YouTube channel. That is why, from here, I want to thank Brandon Grubb, Asiah Prestanski, and Sabrina Piccione for their support. Without them, none of the videos would have been possible. They have helped me a lot in each of my crazy journeys through the college to interview students.

In addition, I also ventured into being a presenter for the Red Couch Podcast. It may surprise you, but I have always been terrified of speaking English in public, and this podcast has been quite a challenge for me. Still, Justin Koehler and I have made the podcast a beacon of conversation and camaraderie, uniting voices from across Fanshawe College. It has been a work driven by our passion for telling stories and our unwavering belief in the power of dialogue.

I would only like to finish by dedicating a few words to our editor, Hannah Theodore because you can’t imagine all the work and effort she puts into putting this newspaper forward. But she also had a great team of reporters: Finch Neves, Konstantinos Drossos, Mary Akpojivi, Mauricio Prado, Mia Rosa-Wayne, and Sarah Abukarsh, all of whom have done their bit.

As with the audiovisual team, it is also essential to highlight the work of this newspaper’s illustrators and graphic designers: Alissa Chalis, Purvi Suru, Briana Brissett and Caleigh Reid. They have talent that gives life to our journalistic work.

Ultimately, each written article, video, and podcast episode represents the transformative power of journalism, a force that transcends borders, uniting and amplifying voices that would otherwise go unheard.

As the curtain closes on another school year at Fanshawe College, I carry the invaluable lessons learned and the unforgettable memories shared. To the journalism students at Fanshawe: I invite you to embrace your curiosity, seek out untold stories, and harness the power of storytelling to shape the future of journalism. Here’s to the next adventure that awaits Interrobang. I hope it is filled with countless possibilities and stories waiting to be discovered.