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Alivia Welch
Managing Editor
As I reflect over my life and fleeting thoughts of the good and not so good twists and turns, I ask myself, how did I get here?
Ecclesiastes 3:1, “For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.” As the seasons change, so do our journeys in our lives— some of which we can’t control.
It was a grim early morning commute and I was just minutes away from home, a loud thump and a boom! Sirens began roaring and emergency personnel calling my name. “I must be dreaming— so thought.”
No way this is happening, oh God, “I can’t move!”
Just like that, my entire life had changed. I had aspirations of majoring in theater and drama with plans of attending Texas South University in the fall of 2017, instead I spent August and September in a rehabilitation facility in Houston.
After a year of feeling sorry for myself, I got the courage to start school again.
With the use of only a thumb to complete my assignments, I graduated from a local community college and my faith strengthened, my path was set, and my future was within reach.
As I entered “Thee I Love” JSU, I found my niche and developed long lasting friendships with faculty and classmates. My love of writing has been strengthened through the coursework as well as the great internships I received.
As I pen this farewell letter, I have to thank my staff writers, editors and publication manager for the eXperiences that I have encountered during my tenure as managing editor.
To my staff writers, thank you all for your continued work efforts to keep our readers informed and engaged with campus activities and trends throughout the school year.
I encourage you all to continue spreading news about The Flash and encourage your peers to join as you navigate through the best days of your lives.
To my fellow editors, you guys have been my saving grace. The countless hours spent working with you all have helped me become a better person and leader.
Continue to lead the publication team with your passion and knowledge of writing— after all, an article is only as good as the editor’s. Keep setting the standard for good writing and always ask for help if needed.
To Ms. Tatum, thank you for trusting me in this leadership position. Without you, I wouldn’t have come as far as I have with my passion for writing. Your continued support, transparency and understanding is something I wish any employee could encounter.
Although I’m saddened by my departure, my hope is that I have been impactful as you all were to me.
Signing off,
Alivia Welch
