A Newer QC: Letter from the Editors
As we enter a new academic year, the Quaker Campus extends a warm welcome to new and returning Poets at Whittier College!
Many changes have occurred on campus in the past year, including new leadership, a tuition increase for the first time in four years, and even the first ever Poet Prom. Through it all, the Quaker Campus has served as a source of information for members of the Whittier community, providing extensive coverage on such topics in addition to many other events that took place.
Simultaneously, the Quaker Campus has undergone several changes as well, implementing a number of additions to the newspaper this past year, such as our anonymous advice column “Ask a Poet, A Poet Answers”, recommendations from our staff, schedules for campus and sporting events, and our very own comic strip “Kero,” ensuring that our readership remains engaged and informed.
Since 1914, the Quaker Campus has been much more than just a small student-run newspaper; it has been and still is a reflection of the creativity and resilience of the Whittier College student body.
Our publication has grown and evolved alongside the College; each edition is an ode to our collective journey, and an embodiment of the dedication of our student journalists.
This year’s Quaker Campus marks another milestone in our long history and celebrates yet another new generation of editors, copy editors, staff writers, graphic designers, and other contributors dedicated to helping the newspaper flourish. Although the image of Whittier College may change over time, the fundamental purpose of the Quaker Campus remains intact — to transparently inform and link with our college community not only internally, but beyond.
And while Whittier College changes, the staff here at The Quaker Campus follows its path, beginning with our new Editor-in Chief, Anna Gaber.
Anna Gaber is a third year Political Science and French double major. She is ready to take on this leadership position and learn along the way as well. Previously, Anna has been both a Copy Editor and Head Copy Editor of the QC. During the Fall semester, she will be studying abroad in Paris! Though she may not physically be present for all things QC-related in Whittier, she still encourages our new student-journalists to reach out for any guidance, and she will do her best to be involved and engaged despite the 5.6k-mile separation. Her position is being looked after by this year’s Deputy editor, Chelsea Bartilad.
Chelsea Bartilad is a third year English student. She is looking forward to seeing what this year will bring to the QC, as she will serve as the Interim Editor-in-Chief this Fall semester. Chelsea is also the Secretary of the English Honors Society Sigma Tau Delta (STD) and is a member of the Asian Student Association (ASA). Her role is being assisted by Jonathan Bermudez.
Jonathan Bermudez is a fourth year English Major and will be looking forward to serving as Managing Editor for the QC. He is hoping to serve the community of Whittier by upholding the standards of Journalism.
While our readers’ support is undoubtedly a vital force of the newspaper, the hard work and creativity of our staff have served as the backbone of every issue, allowing us to rise to a standard we aim to continuously exceed.
As we continue to navigate the ever-evolving field of student journalism, we remain committed to upholding the standards of journalistic integrity that have defined the Quaker Campus since its very roots.
Courtesy of Jonathan Bermudez
