Madelyn Rinka, co-editor-in-chief, said:
“One goal I have for this semester is to try to make more time for doing things I love outside of school. I have really enjoyed my classes, job and extracurriculars while at NSU, but I’ve noticed that I have a tendency to put a lot on my plate at once. I want to waste less time doing unproductive things, and take an hour or two to go outside, read, take photos, go to coffee shops or cook every once in a while. I think if I can manage to do that, that will be enough of a reward.”
Christiana Mclaughlin, co-editor-in-chief, said:
“My number one goal this semester is to be productive, but not stress about things as much. I already have plans set in place to try and achieve this goal and if I do, I will reward myself with a pair of BIRKENSTOCK’s and a mini-vacation somewhere in Florida with some friends.”
Flor Ana Mireles, copy editor, said:
“One goal I have set for this semester is to do a better job of making sure I eat. Sometimes, when I find myself caught up in assignments and work, I forget how important it is to eat and make sure I’ve got something in my stomach. Since I am a commuter, I’m trying to avoid spending excessive money on food and eating out. Therefore, this semester I am making my own lunches and bringing snacks in a little lunch box to ensure I’m not going hungry throughout the day. The best reward I could possibly give myself for achieving this would be more food. I’m
thinking a celebratory cake or some ice cream would be most appropriate.”
Mario Lorrimer, business manager, said:
“My main goal this upcoming semester is to work harder than before and keep moving towards a career. I want to put my best foot forward and try to improve my everyday life. A few improvements I’m looking to make are listening to more podcasts regarding my field of interest, reading more informational resources and researching my field of choice even more so I know all of my options. I plan on diving in headfirst and immersing myself with as much as I can grab. I don’t plan on rewarding myself for achieving this, because I know that this will lead to more happiness in the long run.”
Kathleen Crapson, chief of visual design, said:
“As a student who is nearing graduation in May, my goals have piled sky high. My main goal in life is to become a graphic designer, or work in some capacity in the marketing end of art. So, I want to boost my portfolio and engage in passion projects. The more I create, the more I find my artistic voice, my stylistic niche and ultimately, my identity. That’s the greatest reward I could ever request.”
Alexander Martinie, opinions editor, said:
“My goal for this semester is to get my life together in any way, shape, or form. Over the summer, I started keeping lists and calendars as a way to keep myself organized. I intend to keep this up over the next few years. While this is a small task to get my life together, every little bit helps. As Vincent Van Gogh once said, ‘Great things are not done by impulse but by a series of small things brought together.’ Maybe I should add that to my list of favorite quotes.”
Kelsey Bruce, arts and entertainment editor, said:
“Recently, I’ve become invested in mindfulness and being grateful for everything I have. I’ve found that I enjoy life more when I focus on where I am; the scenery, the sounds, the people. I am an avid overthinker, so being more aware of the good relationships I have and the traits in myself that I am proud of, really improves my overall satisfaction with life. To further work on this, I plan to regularly meditate, do yoga and hike. I went ahead and gave myself an advance on my award by buying a comfy pair of Chocos to wear when doing the later two.”
Emma Heineman, features editor, said:
“My goal for this semester is to get more involved in community service. Community service has always been a huge part of my life and was a large focus for me in high school. Last year, I was so busy with other organizations on campus and adjusting to life as a college student that I wasn’t able to focus on community service as much as I would have liked. Achieving my goal will be rewarding in itself.”
