Meredith Bowen

Spring 2005-Fall 2006

Asst. News Editor, Design Editor, Presentation Director

…How did I get to the point where I’m writing this? Wasn’t I just a bright-eyed, innocent frosh, asking Mr. Young if there were any reporter positions available? I don’t know how the last two years have gone so fast, but do I know The D.O. has changed my world in the best and worst ways … so here’s to late nights, two years, good juice and great friends.

Sara: You’re the love of my life. Thanks for putting up with the week-long disappearances, constant b*!&%ing and all the strife that The D.O. has caused our family. I can’t wait to grow old together in our beautiful house on Euclid!

Storage 3: They were the best of times, they were the worst of times.

Jared: It’s hard to imagine how different my life would be if you hadn’t convinced me to apply for designer instead of (315) assistant. You’ve taught me so much, the least of which being how to put a page together. You’ll always be the meep in the back of my mind. Dana: Thank you for teaching me how to be a friend and how to work with people. Your compassion is amazing. Thanks for dating A.J., too … he was starting to get a lil cra-cra, if ya know what I mean. And thanks for introducing me to my favorite vice on your sweet yellow loverrrr.

Katie: My wonderful lush. You taught me to loosen up-which I definitely needed. If it weren’t for you, I’d of peaced out long ago … thanks for keeping me sane. I look forward to the debauchery that will surely be next semester.

A.J.: You will be a great EIC, A.J. You are one of the most talented peeps I know, as well as a true friend and excellent harasser. Thanks for letting everyone in the office know about belt, and keeping me in line all semester. I can’t imagine The Pho-sign office without you, but I’m so happy to see you in management 🙂 Laura: Another vital member of my support staff in the last few months. I’m so impressed by the group of editors and writers you have educated … be as proud of yourself as the rest of us are!

Seamus: You are the most insanely funny person I know, and your humor and maturity have kept me in line and moderately close to sane in the last few months. Please don’t get boring when you get hitched!

Ben: The D.O. isn’t the same without you, dude, but I’m glad you chose school, because senior year absolutely requires that you be present. I’ll miss you next semester! Ethan: Sharing an office with A.J. is an experience unlike all others. You’ll get used to seeing his nipples eventually.

Casey: Keep on rockin, rockstar. I’m so proud of you! Don’t get down on yourself and be confident. You’re more talented than you realize. CALL ME!

Conrizzle: YOU’RE STAYING!!! Nothing makes me happier. Take good care of Casey, and don’t stop being a ho … luv you!

Sahar: Thanks for bringing quirky to the department. Make sure Casey chooses good-looking designers for next semester so we continue the proud tradition of REALLY being the sexiest department.

Tim: You were a quiet man of sports balls, but you became a gothic typophile … I’m glad we had you for awhile. Why do you have to graduate?

Five-oh: Trust yourself. You DO know how to do this … even though you’re a closet newsie, use it to your advantage … a good designer is a good reporter.

Kelsey: You were here only for a semester, but you fell right into the balls-filled ridiculousness that is Pho-Sign. Don’t let ‘It’s a Small World, After All’ get to you next semester. And give John Smith one for me.

Pledge and Mel: It’s been an honor helping to corrupt you two! It’s up to you guys to carry on the funner traditions.

My AXSigma brothers: You guys kept me saner than you’ll ever know. Thanks for being the ultimate escape. I’ll miss you wildly next semester!

Pen Tool: Without you, I am nothing.

Mom&Dad: Thanks for almost getting used to me working here and letting me do my thing.

Everyone else I couldn’t fit: I love you all and will surely Facebook stalk the hell out of you from London.

Good luck, everyone. I’ll miss you all fiercely, and can’t wait to see those of you who aren’t silly enough to graduate next fall! Mwah!

Published on December 8, 2006 at 12:00 pm