Every one of us has thousands of stories and life experiences. Whether small or large in influence, every moment has an influence on someone's life. Here is a bit of mine.
When I was in sixth grade, I started thinking about college. Like most Hoosiers, my list included Indiana University and Purdue University. I did not know that IU South Bend existed, or that I would later earn a Bachelors degree from here.
For the last three and a half years, I’ve been writing the sports stories for the Preface, but this story is different. This time, I’m signing off and saying goodbye. This is such a bittersweet feeling…it hurts so much to close one chapter, but knowing you're about to turn the page to the next chapter is so exciting.
It truly feels like just yesterday that I was writing my “meet the staff” story when I joined The Preface (probably because it was three months ago). My time here has been very short and very sweet.
As I type this message, it feels unreal to bid farewell to my friends, professors and colleagues at IU South Bend. It’s safe to say that this campus has been my home away from home. Here, I had the honor of meeting the most helpful and courteous professors in the College of Liberal Arts, who pushed me to be great, not just as a student, but also as a politically aware human being.
I knew the time to write this story would come, but I never knew I would actually be ready for it! Since I have always been such a passionate student, I assumed I would struggle with the idea of graduating. However, I am ready to graduate and move forward, and unfortunately that means leaving The Preface behind.
By: Mabel Myers
Editor-in-Chief
I have absolutely put off writing this all week because of finals, but I am now getting to it at 11 p.m. on the day it is due. I still cannot believe...
By: Connie Klimek
Staff-Writer
Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault
Reminiscing my growth at IU South Bend is quite emotional for me, as I came to IU South Bend feeling capable and...
By: Chloe Teall
Staff-Writer
To be candid, when I started at this university four years ago I had pretty low expectations. As a South Bend native I harbored some disappointment...
By: Mara Nolan
Intern
I’d say it took three and a half years for me to realize it, but I have loved IU South Bend with all of my heart, and I don’t think that there was ever...
By: Kate Luce
Editor-in-Chief
Wow, I cannot believe I have gotten to this point. It’s so hard to believe that four years ago, I was 18, nervous but excited to start school and The Preface....
By: Taylor Waldron
Co-Editor-in-Chief
Four years with The Preface have flown by. I remember walking across the campus bridge from River Crossing to my first interview with the former Editor-in-Chief,...
