The Spanish Editor bids adieu 

*English translation

My time working with the Spanish Column has been wonderful as a result of it has helped me make connections in UNI in addition to exterior the campus. 

I began working with the NI in February, and now it has been two semesters. Since it’s now time to do my scholar educating and graduate, additionally it is time to say goodbye to the newspaper and the Spanish column. 

Working with the Spanish column I discovered a lot about journalism and in addition had the chance to jot down about matters of my pursuits and in regards to the Latino neighborhood right here on campus and in Iowa. Because the Spanish editor place, I used to be compelled to get out of my consolation zone; I went to occasions, took photos and talked to college students and professors. I feel it has additionally made me develop personally, and it was a very good expertise for me. 

One of many experiences that I’ll at all times keep in mind is after we attended a Collegiate Journalism Convention in Minneapolis and we have been capable of create reminiscences as a bunch. 

This 12 months was a giant one for UNI as an establishment and for NI’s a hundred and thirtieth anniversary. I really feel grateful for being part of it as a result of it has impacted me drastically. 

I’m drastically grateful to my colleague and Salvadoran paisano (we’re each from Central America), Nixson Benitez for this chance and at all times believing in my skills, and in addition for creating the Spanish Column within the newspaper, in any other case I might not be right here. I additionally thank him for being my mentor. 

I’m additionally grateful to the entire editorial employees who’ve labored with me and in addition the advisors who’ve given me completely different views of a narrative. I additionally had the chance to work intently with Mallory Schmitz collaborating and laying out the tales in Spanish. 

I’m excited for the brand new Spanish Editor and I do know that it’s in nice palms. I imagine that she goes to take pleasure in working with the crew and have the chance to share her tales with others at UNI, and I hope that she makes unforgettable connections and reminiscences. Typically it will likely be disturbing, however I do know it will likely be high-quality. Good luck and keep in mind that you may depend on me for something that you simply may want. 

I’m unhappy fascinated about not being right here on campus on a regular basis, particularly within the library, and I’m additionally unhappy to depart Cedar Falls, which has been my residence for nearly three years and the place I’ve met so many wonderful folks which are a part of my life. 

Earlier than coming to UNI I didn’t suppose I used to be going to seek out the connections and the folks that I’ve discovered, and I didn’t take into consideration how a lot they’ve modified my perspective of the world. 

-Mayra Villanueva