letter from the editor
As we count the days until finals are over, I am reminding my staff to look
back on this year and remember all that we have accomplished. We have
faced many obstacles, big and small, but in the end, we have surpassed them
all. Success.
Like our readers, we have struggled to attend class, over-committed ourselves
and procrastinated on completing homework. We can recall the dreaded
first day back from every break and the agonizing thought that school would
never end.
Well Rams, we have all made it through yet another year and the celebration
can begin! Some of you may be heading off for 14 weeks of summer fun
while others are anxiously awaiting your first day on the job. Whether you
are a freshman, senior or somewhere in between, you have all accomplished
so much in this past year. Be proud.
During my two years at CSU, I have been thankful for every opportunity
given to me. I have been able to further my knowledge and skills in areas I
never considered before coming to this campus.
Words of wisdom that have helped me succeed: Take life as it comes and go
through each day with an even stride. You will be thankful later when you
think about the time you spent here at CSU.
When I leave and hand over my title to the new editor, Makayla, I will walk
away with a sigh of relief, knowing that this publication is in great hands and
will only get better as time goes on. Our passion is to give you, our reader,
an amazing product to be proud of and stories that will continue to intrigue
you for years to come.
Thank you for your lasting support and dedicated readership. I am so very
proud of my staff for all they’ve done to give you exceptional content – thank
you for making this a fabulous year to be editor. Good luck to everyone
in your future endeavors and remember to spread the word about College
Avenue. Look for us again in the fall, but always feel free to e-mail or call to
let us know what you think and what you would like to see on our pages.
With sincere appreciation,
Stephanie Gerlach
Editor in Chief
s t a f f l i s t
editor - in - chief
stephanie gerlach
managing editor
heather hawkins
design editor
makayla braden
photography editor
katie stevens
senior reporter
valerie hisam
reporters
maggie canty
kalyn clemens
kris cote
elizabeth focht
aaron hedge
emily lance
jennae mendoza
tadar puakpaibool
melissa schaaf
photographers
tiffany cassidy
brandon iwamoto
adriana lopez
designers
laurel berch
erika green
holly hoskins
amanda hudick
amanda lesh
courtney ruoff
adviser
jenny fischer
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