New, new, new, and more new. That’s basically what this time of year is about. 
Speaking of, hello, campus community! I’m your new editor-in-chief of Student Publications, which means I am responsible for leading the production of this weekly student newspaper and mediaocu.com.
I was born and raised in the tiny but mighty town of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, and attended Fort Gibson Public Schools until I graduated in 2015.
I chose to attend OCU because I was used to an intimate, family-oriented style of academia, and OCU was a place where I could still have that.
I came here as a double major in theater and performance and mass communications with an emphasis in broadcast journalism, and I still remain in those two majors today as a senior.
I started writing for the Student Publications staff during my sophomore year, then, shortly after, I moved to the editorial board as web editor. Now here I sit as your editor-in-chief, something I never dreamed possible.
To me, Student Publications is one of the most vital vessels of communication we have on campus.
The purpose is in the title—it’s for the students. It’s overarching purpose is to inform, entertain and serve the campus community.
It’s a way to deliver the happenings around campus, whether they’re good or bad. You deserve the truth, and that’s what we’re here to provide.
Student Publications available as a resource and simultaneously a voice for the students. Your thoughts and opinions are valued and are the driving force of this campus.
I vow to always work for you and with you to create open and respectful dialogue that is reliable.
I’m a firm believer that individually, this staff, our leadership, and the students on this campus are strong. But together, we’re much stronger.
It’s my goal as editor-in-chief to create positive relationships between the Student Publications staff and every person who’s taking the time to read this column right now.
It’s also my goal to distribute news that the students want and love to see. Because of this, speak up! Let us know what you’re curious about and what we’re doing right. Communication is key.
You can interact with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram at “MediaOCU.”
If you ever feel the need to reach out to me personally, email me at nlwaltman@my.okcu.edu. Or, if you’d like to reach out to the editors, email stupub@okcu.edu.
I can’t wait to go on this adventure with this campus community. Just like all of you, I’m learning and growing as I go, because after all, academia is what brought us together and we never really stop learning.
Go, Stars, go!
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