Well, it’s been a wild ride. 

Two years have passed since a series of coincidences brought me and my camera to The Varsity. Throughout this time, I have had the pleasure of seeing and publishing the works of incredible contributors, and learning so much — about myself, about emotions, and about photography. 

I will admit that I had no knowledge about the importance of student journalism before I stepped into 21 Sussex avenue. Our coverage has shown me that photography can be resistance and history-making, regardless of the scale of the history created. Each frame evokes a different emotion we have now etched into printed history. 

As cliché as this may sound, none of this would be possible without the amazingly talented photographers who have contributed to The Varsity. Thank you so much for being a part of our history. 

As I sit in New York’s Central Park while writing this letter on my phone, I realize that even though I am closing a prominent chapter of my university life, our work is permanent — an eternal documentation of so much that has happened in these two years. 

Jason and Kate, my incredible Associate Photo Editors, I am so happy to have worked with you this year. Not only are you exceptional sports photographers, but you are exceptional photographers and administrators — period. I hope that you continue to expand your horizons. 

The lovely Design team of Aksaamai, Nicolas, Vicky, and Kaisa — our creative team is the prime example of how ‘maximizing shareholder creativity’ leads to incredible results. I am proud to call you my coworkers. 

Photographers, please continue taking photos so more people get to see how amazing you are. I truly love you.