By INGRID MALDONADO
Photography, writing, taking a class on photography where I thought I knew all that I needed to know but ended up being one of my favorite classes where I learned the most.
I was asked by Armstong to be the photo editor for Northwestern News, and I gladly accepted.
I looked forward to Wednesday night’s newspaper meetings. Armstrong would always bring food or desserts.
Through the newspaper I worked with people I would not have met if it weren’t for me being photo editor.
Some of my favorite memories are our end of our year newspaper staff party or the Christmas party.
Armstrong made the most delicious food, and the conversations were often interesting, silly and fun.
Before coming to Northwestern, I often read the newspaper whenever I’d get my hands on one, often reading the most interesting stories.
Never did I think I would work for a newspaper or that my major would have a big role in one.
When I first started taking classes at Northwestern, interviewing people for stories seemed quite scary but now it is one of the things I enjoy the most.
I love getting to talk to all sorts of people and hear their stories like a professor making another professor samosas and giving her the recipe for when he retires.
It’s not a big surprise, I enjoy it, it is one of the main reasons I enjoy photography.
With my photography business, I get to meet many people because during those sessions there are stories.
Stories of their grandpa, of their wedding day, and that connection I truly value.
I’m grateful for what I have learned and taken from the media and communication program but as well as the professors and faculty.
One especially, who at first intimidated me.
The first class I had with Armstrong was photography and I learned a lot in that class.
Her teaching style, I thought at first, felt very strict, but it ultimately helped me grow in my writing.
I recall feeling overwhelmed with multiple stories, but those stories are the ones I am most proud of now.
I know I’m not the best writer, but I am a much better writer than I was two years ago, thanks to Armstrong.
Although I didn’t begin my college career here, I’m grateful I was able to finish it here at Northwestern.
I am grateful for my time here, but I’m especially grateful for this program and the chance to be part of the Northwestern News staff.
The editor-in-chief for NWNews Jessica Schieber said, “It’s going to be weird not having Dr. Armstrong or Ingrid around. I’ve gotten so used to seeing them as I’m doing my own work in the newsroom. I’ve shared so many laughs with Ingrid this semester and I have relied on Dr. A a lot over this semester on the paper.”