Alex Shebar

(315) Editor, Feature Editor, Asst. Feature Editor

Fall 2005-Spring 2007

As a ‘movie person,’ I realize that every film, no matter how good it is, must finally come to an end. While watching it, you see all the highs and the lows, but only as you walk out of the theater can you actually appreciate the whole production.

I am currently walking out of my own personal production. I’ve been an editor at The Daily Orange for most of my college career, and it’s been quite a show. Sometimes it was a comedy, other times a tragedy, but always a triumphant five-star extravaganza. Now, there are a lot of people to thank. So let’s get on that.

Roll credits:

Mom: I would not be the person I am today without you. Love.

Mike ‘don’t forget the ‘J” Mahon: There was no one else I was willing to do the rebirth of the magazine with. You’ve done amazing work and I’m proud of each issue we’ve created. Thanks for putting up with me during all those late nights in the (315) love den.

Jess: You impressed me from pre-day one. Your energy and dedication was obvious and it never diminished. Loved corresponding with you overseas, kick ass in NYC this summer.

Taylor: I know you had some big shoes to fill coming into this semester, but you did great. It’s been fantastic watching you move from one of my writers to the right person for the job. Keep filling up those tallies, wherever you go.

(315) Writers: Thanks for all your hard work. You were a small but dedicated staff. Just remember to put your names on articles and you’ll be good.

Dana: I started as one of your writers and almost always worked directly under you. We’ve had our moments and been through a hell of a lot. I know you taught me as much as any of my professors, and I appreciate it all. Keep my black bag safe, thanks for everything.

AJ: Thanks for all the help with Web content and setting up our Web site. You’ve really pushed me into the digital world and I appreciate it. Keep ‘confessing’ everything.

Brian T: You’ve saved me over $100 from all the free things I got to go to. So next time I see you out, enjoying DO retirement, I’ll buy you a beer.

Heath: Mediator of all the sexual offences in the office. The tally marks thank you.

Andy: Good luck next year. It’s quite the job, and I know you have the stuff to do it.

Heather: You held your own in the Feature’s boys club. Thanks for all the editing.

5-0: The guide was amazing. I know it took a lot out of you, but that’s because it went right into the pages. Thanks for taking my Splice reviews and kicking them up a notch.

Lesley: Oh man, what to say? For a Jersey-raised, tree-loving, sorority-girl, well, you’ve matched every expectation I ever had. Kidding. I hope you have enjoyed all those late nights – there’s many more to come.

Melanie: I can’t believe you saw snow before coming here! Laura left me instructions to keep an eye on her section, but it turns out I didn’t need to watch it at all for it to be fantastic.

Pledge: I may have given you a hard time when you began, but I hope you know it was all in good fun (and if not, then I’m so sorry). You’ve really done some amazing work, and it’s been a pleasure.

Melissa: Here’s to a bunch of wacky adventures in Rochester this summer. Keep catching those Elebits.

Zach B: I seriously hoped you enjoyed that Gatorade at all those Pup Foods. I did enjoy those nightly visits to the (315) office looking for ‘The Man.’

Lindsay and Joey: Boy, you two have sure developed as editors *photo joke!* Thanks for all your handwork on our many many pictures.

Evan: You were the sanest most down-to-earth art director I have seen, something I didn’t think existed, actually. Crazy. Thank you for all your last-minute work on the magazine.

Jaimie: I feel I should be sending this to you through IM. Thanks for all the last-minute copy editing, and never complaining about it.

London Girls: My heart broke when you all left me alone in Syracuse. I hope you enjoyed your damn Strongbow.

Nic Cage: You ruined my life; I’ll see you in hell!

Server 3: Ditto

Jamie: Above all, thank you. You’ve had to deal with the late late (late) nights, the random phone calls at weird hours, me freaking out, the aggravation at all the damn things that could (and did) go wrong. You’ve been my muse for content, my pillar for support and my friend above it all. Love you babe, looking forward to this summer together.

Published on April 30, 2007 at 12:00 pm