The Oshkosh West Index - The Index bids farewell to six senior editors

The Index bids farewell to six senior editors

By Next Year's Index Staff
posted 11:25:58 AM CST, May 24, 2007

With the final issue hot off the press, the senior editors of Index are preparing to say goodbye to West and all that reminds them of the hard work they have put into publishing the newspaper. Six editors will miss the great times that they have shared in the Index office as they move on to the next stage of life. Many feel that the most valuable part of this journey was learning not only how to become a better writer, but a better person.

“Index not only benefited my writing, but also taught me leadership and to work under pressure, having constant deadlines,” said Co-Editor-in-Chief Alex Gelhar. “This year was different because, in addition to my other duties, I had to oversee the entire function of the paper, train new writers, and oversee the entire creation of the paper.”

Some of these seniors are experiencing editorship for the first time. First-year Community Editor Caitlin Hesser feels that this job has prepared her for future years.

“I learned from having my own section totally up to me,” she said. “I had responsibility, working with other people to put stuff together.”

Deadlines are one of the most demanding aspects of the editorial position. However, they are also one of the most helpful for later in life.

“Before Index, I never had to deliver computer work with a deadline,” said Web Editor Eric Harris. “Having that deadline prepared me for the workplace and working with a team is something new to me.”

Entertainment Editor Andrew Kaspar agrees, adding that editorship can be quite mentally exhausting.

“[The most difficult part was] staying up until 3:00 in the morning and slapping myself, trying to get a story done for the issue,” he said.

Spending roughly 30 hours per month in a crowded computer lab can be a bit of a challenge. Challenges especially arise when stress levels skyrocket hours before the deadline and advisor Trent Scott begins to foam at the mouth.

“I learned how to live in a small room with 16 people and not go crazy and throw their stuff away,” admitted Advertising Editor Brad Spanbauer.

Working together was one of the most interesting parts of newspaper production.

“The thing I liked most about Index is how I was able to collaborate with such great people,” said Co-Editor-in-Chief Adam Spanbauer. “Being part of a group creating something is great.”

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(from left to right, top to bottom) Gelhar, Mr. Kaspar, Harris, Baby Caitlin, KJ and Bradvertising are caught in their E-wing office in the middle of a typically busy Index production.

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