In a position like this, mistakes are expected, and growth comes through learning from them. Over time, I came to understand the importance of extending myself that same grace, even in moments
Journalism major Jay’Mi Vazquez, a senior and
Managing editor, with various awards from the
Journalism Department at Honors Convocation. Photo by Jaylen Carr
Somewhere along the way, without me even realizing it most days, the newsroom became that place. It became my home away from home, and I will forever be thankful to call it
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