My first semester of college was nothing like the made-for-TV movie I’d envisioned. I left my dorm door open like my mom told me to, but nobody stopped by. Students sat six feet apart in the dining hall, and, if you wanted to converse with a stranger, your only feasible solution was to shout.
It’s crazy to think that I’m writing the article that will bring to an end my time at Hopkins. Some of you may relate to this sentiment, but when I was applying to colleges, Hopkins was a dream. As this chapter closes, here are some of the Greatest Hits™ from my time at the Nest!
It is with a sense of gratitude that I say goodbye to the community and exciting work that made my four years as Photo Editor of The News-Letter so special. Through taking thousands of photos and developing as a storyteller on the Homewood Campus, I am grateful to close this chapter with so many memories.
As a two-year editor for the Arts and Entertainment section of The News-Letter, I’ve received some flack for my approach to art criticism, especially in my coverage of Hopkins events. Though rarely said to my face, I’ve heard that my articles haven’t always been received well by certain student artists.