Note from the Editors

S R O T I D E E H T M O R F E T O N

Working on this year's magazine has been an absolutely fantastic and thoroughly enriching experience. I have been in contact with some wonderful people, from alumni to College staff and students. Speaking to Paul Embleton and Charlie Walker were particular highlights for me as they provided fascinating insights into the intricacies of life at Mary's. I am extremely grateful to have been given countless opportunities to connect to the College's roots and witness ongoing developments. Through this internship, I have been able to experience life as a Journalist and Editor. Elsie, Mae, and I have produced something I am truly proud of and to see it all come together is hugely rewarding. I hope it provides an enjoyable read! Melissa Rumbold, Liberal Arts, 2nd Year

I have thoroughly enjoyed my journalism internship this year; working with Mae and Melissa has been such a pleasure. I have been able to develop my organisational skills through the various content calls and interviews that we have arranged. It has been so eye-opening talking with alumni about their experiences at Mary's and meeting a few at the celebration for the 70th anniversary of the Fergusson Building. Interviewing David Saddington, and learning about the amazing work of the Environmental Society have also been highlights of the internship for me. On top of the editorial and graphic design experience that I have gained this year, I am incredibly proud of the magazine that we have created. I hope that you enjoy reading it. Elsie Lewis, English Literature, 3rd Year

This internship has been an immensely rewarding experience and I hope the magazine is able to do justice to each individual, be it members of staff or students past and present, that contribute to the sense of community that defines the College. It has been a pleasure speaking to alumni and inspiring to see the various routes Mary's students have pursued. Speaking to Biddy Baxter was a highlight and my inner child was very excited wading through the College's Blue Peter archives! I am very proud of the magazine Melissa, Elsie, and I have created. I've learnt invaluable skills, ranging from organisational to communication, and I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity I have been given. I hope you enjoy reading Mary's as much as we have enjoyed creating it!

Mae Brennan, English Literature, 2nd Year

It has been a privilege and a pleasure to produce and edit the 2021-22 issue of Mary's magazine, following Laetitia Eichinger's pilot. The journalism internship opportunity provided by St Mary's College was not only an exciting prospect, but also invaluable experience. We have thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of producing this magazine, from contacting alumni, to conducting interviews with College staff. It has been fantastic to work together and produce something we are thoroughly proud of, and will no doubt open doors for our future careers.