Defining ‘See you later’

see Ring It Out or Spring Concert to support my friends I’m leaving behind. For me, that’s not a reality anymore. When you get the call that your dream is finally coming true, you forget that there are always trade-offs. I never envisioned myself leaving the Midwest so soon, headed to California of all places, leaving me less than two months to say goodbye to everything I’ve ever known. Though it took me a while, finding the Marquette Wire was one of the best things that has happened to me during my college career.

I started as an arts and entertainment reporter on a whim, writing about my passion for music with numerous concert reviews. This led me to apply to be a part of the Marquette Radio team my senior year, doing a complete 180, running a social media page, planning live concerts, and having the opportunity to meet a multitude of Milwaukee artists. It gave me a glimpse into the music industry, giving me the confidence to potentially pursue a job in the music industry someday. I was able to be supported by so many amazing people, pushing myself to write for a paper and then to go on to plan my own event for Marquette Radio and making bonds that will last a lifetime.

My senior year has been the most difficult of all of my years at Marquette, despite what many may say, but I always felt like what I was doing with the radio was meaningful. Every single live concert we put on, I could see and feel the passion of every one of the desk members permeate through the artists and the audience. Being a part of this team has truly been a light throughout it all. I know that this team is leaving behind a legacy that will stoke the fire of many future desks to come. It gives me a sense of pride knowing that I was a piece of this incredible puzzle. When there is so much to lose,