From an army of ants swarming the office to free pizza from strangers, to nearly burning the office down (My bad, guys) and all the way back to the ants again — my time at The Winonan has been an irreplaceable experience.

It’s strange to think that my time at Winona State University is nearly over, and even stranger to think that I won’t spend another wonderfully long Monday night working on layout in the office with the rest of the beautiful editorial staff.

Allison, I am supremely jealous of how incredible of a leader and editor-in-chief you are. I’ve learned so much from working with you.

Girl Sam, you are hilarious and a master of sass. I’m convinced you know everything about everything on campus. Retweet.

Boy Sam, one day, someone will do an impression of you doing impressions. My knowledge of the internet and the vastness of the videos it contains is now greater because of you.

Elizabeth, you’re perfect and everyone knows it.

Taylor, you are a flawless photographer and I need you to stop it (And by stop it, I mean never stop, because you are headed for great things. Please photograph me).

Zach, you are going to be an amazing features editor. I’d wish you good luck, but I don’t think you’ll be needing it.

Ants, I hope The Winonan and I never see you again.

To the entire Winonan staff — you are all incredible people, and it was an honor to work with you.