What a glorious year

I can’t believe it’s already here—this is my last issue as editor-in-chief of The Slant. It’s the end of an era… well, it’s at least the end of my reign. Every year, it’s tradition for the next year’s editor-in-chief to put together the last issue of the current year. Thus, in two weeks time, the last issue of The Slant for this year will publish, but you won’t see my beautiful face in this spot. You won’t even see the beautiful partly obscured top-half of my face. However, with any luck, next year’s EIC will look just as stunning.
This past year has been absolutely amazing. From Llamapalooza and sustainable development plans for third-world countries to having a staff writer pose in a speedo for our Halloween cover, the year has been full of awesome. We raised almost $300 for Heifer International, we published an image of a middle finger coming from a grave, we pushed our own personal agendas (well, I did), and we had fun. I can’t imagine a better sophomore year, and although I’m sad that it’s over, I also think it is time to pass on the torch.
EIC is a lot of work, and the reason for having next year’s EIC put out this year’s last issue is only about 25% that I can help the new EIC dip his/her toes in the water, and 75% that after putting out a new issue every 2-3 weeks, I need a break.
Next semester, I will be studying abroad in St. Petersburg, Russia as The Slant’s new Foreign Correspondent, so don’t fear that I am leaving forever. Next year, I will be hanging with the Communists and the spies (that’s what Russia’s like, right?). In many ways, it’ll be very appropriate after having spent a year with The Slant, as in Russia they have a tendency for false reporting as well. But don’t worry; although Pravda has its perks, my heart will always remain with The Slant. So here’s to a terrific year ahead (although, not as good as mine, no one likes to be outshone). HUZZAH!