From Your Editor
There are very few places I’ve felt like I’ve belonged in my life. The Hudsonian is one of those places that I know I belong, without a shadow of a doubt.
When I joined the club, I never pictured myself as more than a staff writer. Yet just a few months later, I was unanimously voted in as Editor in Chief. In working with my staff writers to improve upon the legacy The Hudsonian leaves on our college, I have not only found a sense of comradery and community, but also a passion for something that goes far beyond just me.
The Hudsonian has been, and always will be, the voice of Hudson Valley Community College students. Taking part in it and finding love for journalism will forever make this a passion project for me and my staff, who I have grown to love as my friends and family.
I have, whether I like to admit it or not, always liked to think I fit well into leadership roles. I know that when I have the tools to succeed, all I want to do is share them with others so they can succeed as well. Gatekeeping in other community spaces has always outraged me, and will never make sense. In helping my staff grow their skills and talents, as well as embracing what they bring to the Hudsonian, I have felt more fulfilled than I ever have before.
And some may say it’s silly to be so sappy over a college newspaper, but this opportunity has truly taken a large space in my heart ( and personality ) and I would be lost without the friends I’ve made along the way who have been so kind, generous, loyal, honest, and uplifting to me. I love you guys so much more than you know, and I can’t wait to see where we take this thing in the future. We have so many incredible plans in the works, and I am so excited for you all to experience them alongside us.
Here’s to us winning our Honorable Mention*, and here’s to our future wins!
*So we entered for Best 2 Year College Newspaper and for some reason we ended up being put in the Best 2 Year College Magazine category due to an error on CMA’s part, but we take what we can get!
All photos ( other than the obvious selfie ) were taken by Shawn Brown
Yours,
Marie Williams, Editor in Chief
