Letter From the Editor

Written by Darcy Gallagher | Designed by Tamar Ponte | Photographed by Chika Okoye

A LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

When I first found out that I’d be the next Editor-In-Chief of The Buzz, I originally thought I couldn’t do it. After the initial excitement that my dreams of running a magazine had come true, I was filled with self-doubt. I was nervous I wouldn’t be able to help the magazine reach its full potential and experience the success I knew it could achieve.

I transferred to Boston University as a junior in the Fall of 2021. I didn’t know anyone in Boston, but I knew I wanted to be a part of The Buzz. Working for a magazine has been the highlight of my college career. Although it comes with many challenges and frustrations, my passion for it has always prevailed. I’ve met amazing people and have discovered so much about myself.

As this semester comes to a close, I’ve found myself already thinking ahead to the spring. I have countless ideas for The Buzz, and although not all of them came to fruition this fall, that doesn’t matter. I’m so proud of everything we’ve done together as a team. Nothing can overshadow that.

We all need to look behind us every once in a while to see how far we’ve come. This doesn’t just pertain to The Buzz but with anything in life. Never discredit the hard work you’ve undertaken in order to get to where you are now. Be proud of how far you’ve come.

If this position has taught me anything, it’s that nothing is ever going to be perfect. Anything worth doing will never be easy, and you can’t be afraid to make a mess. As a perfectionist myself, this continues to be a learning experience.

Things will go wrong, projects will turn out differently than you thought, and you will fail. You will never have complete control over a situation, and that’s okay. The only part that truly matters is how you choose to pivot and grow through these experiences. That is how we develop resilience.

To anyone doubting their ability, know that there will never be a right time or perfect moment to start. You will never feel ready, but that doesn’t mean you aren’t or that you can’t do it. All you need is the courage to try your best.

It’s been an honor serving as Editor-In-Chief this past semester. I want to thank our entire team, which currently stands at about 100 creative, hardworking individuals. You all are truly incredible. I couldn’t be more excited for the spring.

Sincerely, Darcy Gallagher Editor-In-Chief