Darian Trabold, The Mike’s dazzling 76th Editor-In-Chief, manifests greatness for the paper’s 2024/2025 run.
Darian Trabold, Editor-In-Chief
As the school year begins, The Mike resumes printing for its 76th year! I am honoured and privileged to serve as the paper’s Editor-in-Chief this year. My goal is to return it back to its tagline: “By Students, For Students.” I want people to look forward to reading The Mike, not only because of the awesome crossword but because we are writing articles that students are interested in reading.
Our first issue has a variety of articles. From the NDP splitting from the Liberals to the much anticipated SMC Troubadours show preview to the Paralympics to SMC places as songs and whether handwritten notes are better than typing notes; there is something for everyone. Many of the articles were suggested at a team meeting we had before issue 1 which is another goal of mine for The Mike: to be more collaborative.
The Mike is nothing without its Masthead and writers. I know it is only Issue 1 but it went so well because of our incredible section editors: Lucas, Lauren, Ethan, Caroline, Mauli, and Carina as well as our wonderful associates Arrianna, Adela, and Karen who all worked incredibly hard. Many of the photos in The Mike were taken by the best photo team at SMC: Emily and Aiden. Despite not having an Instagram, our amazing Social Media Manager, Miranda is coming up with ideas to make The Mike TikTok famous. Elise, our Senior Copy Editor, and Serena worked hard on Wednesday to ensure all our articles were ready for publication. Joseph, one of our Senior Staff writers, not only contributed great ideas at our meeting but also wrote an interesting article about the NDP-Liberal Divorce. The Queen of Spreadsheets and Finances Jenna ensures The Mike does not go broke. The best graphic designer at SMC, Diana, not only made the phenomenal cover for this issue but is also the Senior Yearbook Editor. You are reading this right now because our favorite delivery manager, Dimitrios, ran around campus with a little cart to drop off The Mike. Last, but certainly not least are Rosie and Sara; there are not enough adjectives meaning incredible to describe them and their work, I literally would not be functioning without them. Thank you does not even begin to describe my gratitude to everyone.
One article we have is reflecting on first weeks of first years which leads me to the cover photo. That photo is from my high school newspaper, where my love for journalism began. It’s been a crazy ride from then to now but I wouldn’t trade it for the world. It is my honor to welcome you to The Mike 2024-25!
