This farewell letter is like most of the other stuff that has
happened to me atthe Daily in my four years: Only those at the
Daily truly understand the importance. For four years here,
I’ve just gone about my work trying to do the best that I
can. But now, as I get prepared to bail out, it’s beginning
to sink in that I’m about to go down as part of 113 years of
history. I’d like to thank the sports writers that I’ve
spent the most time with: Naweed Sikora, J. Bradyand Seth Klempner.
There are plenty of others that will definitely be recalled in my
(What happens at the Daily stays in the Daily) memories.

Whenever I, as astudent at this University, have wondered to
myself what it is that I’m accomplishing here, I always need
look no further than the Daily. It’s been my outlet when
I’m bored in school, my release when I’m frustrated
with life. And the things that have happened inside the walls of
the Daily or on road trips for the Daily, I couldn’t possible
describe in this space. I wish those who come after me in sports
the best of luck: we’ve done our best to make the place
enjoyable, and I hope that the level of entertainment translates
down. Heck, we’ve alienated ourselves from every other
section in the pursuit of fun. But it’s been worth it. I
couldn’t possibly attempt to replace this place. Thank you to
everyone, past and present, who have made The Michigan Daily what
it was for me.

Chris Burke

Sports Editor

 

The Daily was such an important part of my college career. I had
so much fun,met a lot of wonderful people, and learned so much. To
everyone last summer: Thanks for all of your hard work. It was a
great summer. To Andrew, Victoria, and Sravya: Let’s eat
sushi. I love you guys! To outgoing news editors and Louie: It was
great working with you. Good job! To Karen and Min: Multicultural
beat rules! Thanks to all of the people who patiently answered my
phone calls and let me cover their events. And lastly, thanks to
all of the editors and writers that I worked with in the past three
years. I will miss you all.

Soojung Chang

News Staff

 

I may be the only person who became an editor when he
wasn’t even working at the paper, but I am truly greatful for
the phone call I received whileoverseas. I have had a long
sleepless and stressful year, but possibly one of the most
memorable. I have seen people come and go, got sick, then got
better,and made some great friends along the way. A short list of
the people I owe thanks to include t-dizzle, katz,
jessie&louis, molophoto, BGO, triest,louiesmom, all the other
photogs, and Sarah who always believed in me and didn’t let
me quit, numerous times. Hazel will always be the daily dog, and
photogs will forever be respected, thanks for the fun.

Brett Mountain

Photo Editor

 

I can’t imagine anyone with a last name different than
mine, or without intimate knowledge of me reading this, but if
there exists some hapless soul out there, who is bored beyond my
comprehension of the word, let me tell you the one thing you need
to know about the Daily: We do it for the fans. Aside from all the
money, cars and women the Daily provides in abundance to its
editors, we publish this piece of glorious journalism five days a
week for you. While you may have casually or haphazardly cast it
aside in favor of thecrossword puzzle on occasion, we, as editors,
writers and photographers, still work diligently, giving up our
time, for you, to make sure you know, what you need to know. So
that’s it, there’s the big secret of The Michigan
Daily. It’s been a blast and we loved writing for you.

Charles Paradis

Weekend Editor

 

For several years, The Michigan Daily consumed my life and
shaped me in amultitude of wonderful ways. While I have enjoyed my
semi-retirement during the last year, I will always relish the
experiences and people that made this job so enjoyable. Some of my
best friends (Joe, Jon, Kern, Ben, Horn, Frances, etc.) have
already left to pursue life in the real world, and many more good
friends are celebrating with me tonight. The message I want to send
to all the future Daily leaders is a simple one. Put your passion
into the pages everyday — then you can leave this place with
ahappy heart.

Steve Jackson

Sports Staff

Former Managing Sports Editor

 

“Behold, ye scoffers, be much amazed and perish, for I
work a work in your days.”

— Acts 13:41