-- Senior Goodbyes -- part 2
January 30th, 2004
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
Three and a half years ago, many many kegs ago, eight history
classes ago, two girlfriends ago, I stepped into 420 Maynard timid
and mild, afraid that my voice wouldn’t carry. And now, here
I am, and I own you all. Hey, you think I’ve been mean to
ya’ll? Well, I was not put on this earth to play nicey-nice
with screw-heads like you.
To some people the Daily is like a nervous tick thumping in the
brain. To me the Daily is like a foreign chick jumping in the rain.
After all the debates, late night caffeine binges and a brush with
death involving a barbeque beef sandwich while covering an antiwar
protest in Washington, I have to say it was worth all the wooziness
I got from the ink fumes.
Of course, none of this was possible without those that have
since moved onwards: Woomer, Grass, Honkala, Pais, Livshiz,
“Easy-E” Enders, Zahr, Raiji, Taylor-Fabe, Nish, Syed,
Hanink, and if I’ve forgotten you then you know who you
are.
“Hey, Ari! Why donˇ˝t you make 10 longer and
have that be the last line?” asks Louie Meizlish. Because
this goodbye goes to 11. Fin.
Ari Paul
Opinion Columnist
Thanks to four sets of editors, Jane, James, msprow, Jeremy and
everyone else who has filled this place with memories and meaning.
It has been a great adventure and an experience that really shaped
my time at the University. I can’t imagine it having gone any
other way. Thanks also to the people who returned my calls,
patiently answered my questions and shared their stories with me
these past four years. I’ve learned so much.
It went by much faster than I’d ever imagined it could,
but it’s been filled with good conversation, the exhilaration
of pushing against deadlines and the excitement of (mostly) meeting
them. To current and incoming writers — it’s worth it.
To the next set of editors — good luck and you rock!
Karen Schwartz
News Staff
Contrary to popular belief, I do still work at this paper.
However, since I don’t know the names of half the current
staffers, it’s probably time for me to bow out. Real thanks
go to the people that dealt with the bureaucracy so I could sit on
the sidelines, be complacent and take pictures.
Chief amoung them: Katz, AWood, Molo, TDing, BMountain, and
Triest. Well, not Triest, he doesn’t do much of anything.
He’s barely even a photographer. And if nothing else, I
learned to always bring a good book on a Daily roadtrip because you
never know what can happen. Right Molo?
Brendan O’Donnell
Photo Staff
It all started when I walked in this building August 2000. What
an amazing ride it has been over the years. I’ll never forget
all I’ve learned because of the Daily. Thanks to the helpful
Mich Athletic Office who was by my side as I worked through my
years pursuing a sports photography career. John Lowe, your support
has been invaluable! THANKS! I’d like to give a “HEY
how are ya!? It’s been jucy, its been tart, and
someimtesbusted. Leventhal Ice Slip, Ward 500 2.8,
worthlessdaysider, sleeping on dressers, floors,
fetalposition-Naveed & Seth, Buffalo LAK, “I’m
sorry, Steve Jackson,” MJM WWF
Smackdown, Wooda! Talks with Katz(Those truly life changing,
thanks man!) JLT Profile photos, BGO rolling the shocker, S-Lower
faster, and to BMountai I know you and Sarah will set me up
someday...I have had my fair share of disagreements here and I hold
no grudges as deep down I am proud of all of us to be able to work
together, disagree, yell at times, but in the end put out the best
damn daily college newspaper in the country working with all who I
consider my freinds. I wake up the next morning, sit in class and
watch as everyone reads the newspaper that we all worked hard on
together the night before. I simle, “This is what college is
all about.”
Danny Moloshok
Photo Staff
It’s impossible for me to sum up, in a few paragraphs,
what the Daily has meant to my college experience. It’s
cliche to say, but it’s hard for me to believe that this is
it. I’ll certainly miss the late nights and the road trips
and the laughs. I just want to thank everyone who has helped make
this place sospecial. To the future sports staffers, keep at it,
and learn the pump buttons. It’s worth it.
Dan Rosen
Sports Staff
Four years at The Michigan Daily are over, and it’s been
some good times. As Isit here drinking my gin and tonic — I
can’t help but feel satisfied. Having been cursed with no
athletic talent, I’ve been able to keep close to my love of
college wrestling by covering it the past three seasons. Sitting in
the press row at the NCAA Championships as Cael Sanderson made
history was nothing less than a dream for me. The 15-hour road
trips, Daily vs. State News footballgames, Motel 8s, and delicious,
delicious pit stops at Steak and Shake will be memories I’ll
always cherish.
Eric Chan
Sports Staff
I applied to the Daily because Todd Weiser forced me to. So
needless to say, I became a Photojournalist. Hardly. Now that
I’m leaving, I must tell you that of the 212 people I
photographed these past few years, 207 of them were friends. And
not like “I met you once, can I take your picture?”
friends, but rather “I’ve known you my whole life, will
you please pretend you have herpes for this picture?”
friends. On a serious note, I would really like to give a shout out
to Brent and Nancy. Without you guys I would never have had the
chance to take a picture. Much love!
Jon Triest
Photo Staff
I hate this school for a multitude of reasons but when I
randomly decided to try for an edit column at this racist
institution it was easily the best thing I’ve done or found
in Ann Arbor. It’s easy to stand on the side and bitch
it’s another to actually do something and join.
Doing this has honestly shown me a lot about myself and I ended
up doing a lot of shit I’d never have imagined doing. But I
guess that’s the ultimate goal of college, to find something
that engages and has any meaning. I wish I could have started as a
peon freshman because I would have a shitload more of free stuff
than I do now but it’s better to have found it now than
never. Thanks to all the knowledgeable editors who ever helped my
writing. Brooklyn bitches.
Hussain Rahim
Opinion Columnist, Arts Writer
I’m not leaving till next fall, unless they kick me out
early. But I should still say thanks to the Daily. Thanks Daily.
And thanks Aubrey & Zac for column stuff, Joel for arts, Scott
for rescuing me at the Strokes concert. I don’t know why
everyone makes these goodbyes so long. Maybe if I worked here
longer I’d understand. Oh by the way, this one time, this guy
from Newsweek wrote me and said, “I like your stuff, can you
write for me?” And I said “Yeah,” and he said
“Oh, too late.” It sucked. But thanks Daily, for
setting me up for a big disappointment.
Steve Cotner
Opinion Columnist
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