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Last week we were holding interviews looking for Maggie Carrigan’s replacement as the Food & Drink Editor. While all the applicants were great, one candidate in particular really stood out to us. Jeanine Russell, resident of CU, and newly hired Food & Drink Editor discussed how she has been reading buzz magazine for over eight years. The interview really put things in perspective for us, reminding us that buzz magazine is more integral and permanent a part of CU culture than any four year undergrad student could ever hope to be. buzz is important.

Coming to CU from the suburbs, I’ve only known about buzz’s existence for the past three years, and, while I feel a strong sense of ownership, pride and accountability for our beloved, ever-changing print product, it’s reassuring to know that buzz has contributed and will continue to contribute to the culture and arts of CU outside of the small window of time that our staff get to be a part of the magazine.

This is my second to last issue as Editor In Chief (Managing Editor’s note: Managing Editor Mark Grabowski’s as well — he is planning to coat his whole body in Crisco and slide down the Orchard Downs hill in celebration) and since I may not have as much space next week to say my goodbye’s (the Music Issue will be stuffed full of better things) I figured now is as good of a time as any to thank everyone for the excellent experience.

Firstly, thanks to the people around town for being so receptive to buzz. You take us seriously at our best and worst. We’ve learned a lot from you and couldn’t ask for a town better fit for buzz with all of CU’s innovative businesses and inspiring individuals.

Just as importantly, I’d like to thank the buzz staff for the impressive work they’ve put into the magazine (Managing Editor’s note: Especially Michell, who has had almost every job at buzz. You get two Mark points). Our editorial staff is comprised of a small group of talented students who, with little or no pay, find time between classes, day jobs and other activities to actively invest in a community that many students feel no obligation to be a part of, and share with others what it has to offer.

I’ve had a great time with the magazine (Managing Editor’s note: Mark as well, and will miss Claire the most, who just said she is really pretty) (Art Director’s note: Mark wasn’t supposed to write that I said I am pretty, but instead that that he thinks I’m pretty — and I’m really pretty) and there is only so much more to look forward to.

Next week’s Music Issue will mark the end of my term (Managing Editor’s note: Mark is now available for full body massages on Tuesdays as well, but he is getting picky in who he lets rub him down) and the beginning of incoming EIC Brad Thorp’s. I’m confident that he’ll preserve everything that buzz has been working towards in the past year while finding new ways to improve its content and design. Look forward to big changes and thanks for giving us wonderful excuses to fill our pages with!