Katie Walsh

Fall 2005-Fall 2006

Asst. Feature Copy Editor, Asst. Feature Editor, Feature Editor

Walking through this dilapidated house, my eyes flicker over the history that lines the walls. These walls tell stories-stories of the people that worked here, partied here and essentially lived here. I’ve had some of the best times of my life in and outside of this house, with the greatest group of people imaginable.

Dana: It’s been a hell of a time. We finish each other’s sentences, we do absurd things at parties (you know what I mean) and damn do we know how to sing ‘Paradise by the Dashboard Light.’ You are my other half, and I cannot imagine life with you or our jackaling escapades. It’s true that I love truck, but I love you so much more, and I can’t wait to see where we end up.

Laura: Forever the tonic to my gin, we have had some of the most ridiculous times together (D.C. comes to mind). You are far more talented than you give yourself credit for-don’t let anyone make you think otherwise. Like our famous sayings, our friendship will never get old, even when we’re 80, still living together and drinking G&Ts on the veranda. I love us.

Amy: Your ambition will take you wherever you want to go in life, and I’m grateful to count you as one of my closest friends. I’ll never forget the wild adventures of D.C., from the truck graveyard to Laura’s wheelchair. Let’s do dinner sometime soon-we can talk about the divorce.

Seamus: Don’t think I’ve forgotten the night we met at Transition in spring ’05 and I took your beer pong virginity. I respect you more than anyone else in this office, and I wouldn’t be here right now if it weren’t for you. I’m going to miss the hell out of you, but I’ll be damned if I stop believin’.

Ben: You have always been there when I needed someone to talk to, and I hope you know how much I appreciate it. Give the candy machine one for me.

A.J.: I can always count on you to make me laugh, even on the worst of days. You will be a great Editor in Chief, but I want you to remember that drugs are no laughing matter. Don’t fall off the porch.

Pledge: Who’d like a banger in the mouth?! You have grown in so many ways during the past year, and I absolutely adore you (and your endless stream of questions). Let’s cover some spot news together.

Mere: When we met two years ago, you helped me at a time I desperately needed it. You are incredibly talented, and I feel so lucky to have you in my life.

Justin: Forgive me for the so-called ‘rebuffing’ the first time we met. It was a foolish blunder, but I think we can both agree we’re in a much better place now. With the IFB going intercontinental, who knows what could happen. Thanks for introducing me to Pinot Noir-there’s no one I’d rather share a bottle of it with.

Snowf and Becker: I miss just sitting around the office with you guys for hours at a time. Thanks for all the great advice; I couldn’t have gotten through this semester without it.

Ryan: We never quite made it to ‘Almost Famous,’ but it was fun while it lasted.

Rob: I have no doubt you will fulfill your dream of becoming a media baron. I’ll be expecting a job.

Brian, Taylor & Jackie: It’s been great working with you all this semester, from the Pita Pit to Taylor’s headline puns. We’re Fast & Easy, and don’t you forget it.

Christie: I could not have asked for a better roommate. Thanks for putting up with all those nights when I came home late … or didn’t come home at all.

Jessie: I’m crossing my fingers that we won’t have a repeat of Grilled Cheese Incident 2006 in London.

Steve: Your skill at deepthroating an overflowing beer bottle is impeccable. We should make a career out of randomly boozing at 2 p.m.

Melissa: Ladies and gentlemen, Motion City Soundtrack! Make sure Steve treats you at least as well as he treats his Wii.

Jackie J: You are a wonderful photographer and friend. Don’t let Beef get arrested with an open thimble.

Mel: You’ll be a great news editor, but try not to focus too much on Hawaiian issues.

Gavers: I could not have asked for a better partner in crime last semester. You won’t!

Mike Mahon: I’m so glad you came back-your design skills and sexual harassment never cease to amaze me.

Omar: Keep knockin’ ’em dead in Washington; you’ll make it to that big white house.

Jared: Let’s go to Carl’s-I’ll invite Jonny Umansky.

Casey: You’ll be a fantastic PD, but might need to cut back on the Alto Cinco.

Sheebs: We’ve come a long way since the days of COM 100. (315) is kicking ass.

Tim, Ethan & ZB: You are all exceptionally talented and have done a great job carrying on the Sports legacy.

Sahar & Lesley: Damn, you design ladies know what you’re doing. Stay sassy in my absence.

Thursday night beer pong: R.I.P.

The Tussin: Thanks for nothing.

It’s hard to believe that when I wake up tomorrow I’ll no longer work at this incredible place. Here’s to The D.O.

Published on December 10, 2006 at 12:00 pm