We’re almost at the end of the road! Today marks the last Meccanisms page for the semester; next week marks the last week of publication for us until January!
It’s been a journey.
We’ve gone through ups and downs, had good days and bad days in this office. In the past three months, we’ve acquired a new advisor, new staff members and new ideas. Some things don’t always go as planned, but we make the best of what we have. We hope you enjoyed as much as we did.
After the break, there are so many things The Hilltop will be offering. We will be debuting our first-ever Health section, which we hope you all will enjoy. As young African-Americans, it is important that we are constantly abreast on the various health topics pertinent to our demographic.
Our particular demographic is plagued with heart disease, hypertension, cancers and mental illnesses – all of which, I feel, we do not talk about enough. With this new Health section, which will primarily run once per week, we will be able to discuss some of these topics and, hopefully, enlighten ourselves as well as our student readership (you all), simultaneously.
Another secret I can let you all in on is our continuous updating of thehilltoponline.com. It’s an ongoing process but, by the end of this academic year, we plan to be competing with other news organizations, in terms of live news updates. I want to commend the entire Hilltop staff for their time and dedication. We have a long way to go, but look at how far we’ve come! Revel in knowing that you’ve made it this far, as some have not and most could not.
I hope everyone has an awesome Thanksgiving and actually gives due thanks on this holiday. Be grateful for those around you, those who have been good to you. Try not to sweat the small stuff, the petty issues. Instead, appreciate those who have been there for you when they didn’t have to be. Thank them. The world feels even colder when you’re alone.
I’ve been thinking about what my New Year’s Resolution is going to be, and I’m still undecided. I thought about becoming a vegetarian, but that would only last about a week. I then considered working out...that could last for even less time than the vegetarian plan, if we’re not including walking around campus. I think the best resolution for me is to stop procrastinating.
This has been my biggest flaw since high school and, although it hardly reflects in my work, it creates so much unnecessary stress for me! If you’re a procrastinator (which a lot of us college students are), you should let this be your resolution as well. Do not put it off – just do it now. I’ve put off taking my GRE, but I decided that is something I want to do. I’m considering Parsons once I leave here.
Seniors, we’ve reached the half-way mark! This is almost as exciting as my birthday countdown, which ends on Friday. So, don’t hesitate to wish me a happy birthday on Nov. 20! I’ll be 21, with a clear resolution and excitement for the journey that lies ahead.
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