Though my time on The Plainsman staff was short lived, I felt it was only right to leave my legacy to the ones I leave behind.
To the fall 2009 Plainsman staff, I leave safety walks to Moe's, "We do our best," Chick-fil-A in the Student Center, the candy drawer, e-board ramblings, late pagination days, laps around the office and the Diabeetus.
To the Campus section, I leave the section fronts, filling space, writing for the front on Wednesday, the Scoop, story ideas and meeting deadline.
To Ellison Langford, I leave Story Idea Wednesdays, drowning ourselves in queso, Chef's Table, Degrassi: The Next Generation, So You Think You Can Dance Tour, The Office recaps, walking around without shoes, sneaking off to Cold Stone for ice cream, sleepovers in Atlanta, Plainsman talks, good and bad photo discussions and breaking news.
To Professor Judith Sheppard, I leave your insight into the journalism profession, nailing me on A.P. Style mistakes, pushing me to ask the hard questions and writing a great lead.
To Mallory Boykin, I leave showing me the ropes, channeling your spirit for design ideas, your dedication and making me fall in love with the Campus section.
To Lindsey Davidson, I leave pep talks, break downs, saving my pages, living in the office, Au Bon Pain oatmeal, Panda, playing with kittens, car rides and the stress of meeting deadline. I know you love it.
To Natalie Wade, I leave being an InDesign genius, no-shower hat days, your best friend Kemper, car problems and Saigwa.
To Cliff McCollum, I leave Dr. Cosby, Bill Cosby impressions, Paula Backschieder and German class with Will.
To Rod Guajardo, I leave Nutrition class notes, Photo of the Week, Sketch Artist graphic, writing for the front, the Cater Hall photo and being accused of stealing a hat on the sidelines of the football game.
To Jordan Dailey, I leave kicking over the George Lopez water cooler, falling out of chairs, On the Concourse, writing five stories in a week, Hewitt reminiscing, loving Press Law and sitting on the floor.
To Blake Hamilton, I leave frat-tastic shorts, Always Sunny in Philadelphia, returning video tapes, Red Sox nation, passing Journalism 1100, Campus Calendar and sticking around another semester.
To Helen Northcutt, I leave your artwork saving the Campus front each week: a Mardi Gras mask, Toomer's Corner trees, the Shrimp boil, and the Dark Mark, kudos each week and Michael Jackson.
To Abby Albright, I leave the largest daquiri at Alcapulco's, breaking news from SkyBar, loving the F.U.P.A., Shape-up's and letting it rain.
To Nick Van Der Linden, I leave your first school in America, picking my college teams each week and the football recap article. You know which one I'm referring to.
To Patrick Dever, I leave trying to take a mug shot with eyes open and No. 2.
To Copy Elf Ben Bartley, I leave Natalie's tank-top and Plainsman house parties. Enough said.
To Copy Elf Michelle Wilder, I leave the football strategy board and my alarm ringtone, Al Green's "Let's Stay Together."
To Auburn University, I leave living in the Extension, Soup in a Cup, football season, all night study sessions, choosing a major, Mat Cat Wrestling Tournaments, the 2007 Halloween party, Drunkapoolza, working the parking lot on game days, the Derka Derka bowling club, never taking pictures, jumping on the bed, SkyBar karaoke, "Baby Got Back," throwing things into the abyss, living with Blair, sleeping on the couch, our shoes from mud football, potty training Daisy and meeting Ava Grace, my beautiful goddaughter.
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