Goodbye from the SM Staff

The editorial staff of “The Student Movement” reflects on this past school year and shares their future plans.

Alyssa Henriquez: Editor-in-Chief
“This year was quite the whirlwind! I applied to a million medical schools, worked as an English and Honors TA, and of course, had a ton of fun as part of “The Student Movement’s” staff. One of my favorite things to do throughout this year has been to go to Chicago whenever possible. I have also taken more time to do things like spontaneously go out on weeknights and spend more time with people that I love, because life is too short. The end of my final year of college feels incredibly bittersweet, but I am excited for what the future holds. I’ll be starting medical school this fall at Duke University School of Medicine, and I hope to continue writing in some capacity throughout the rest of my life.”

Scott Moncrieff: Faculty Advisor
Congratulations to AU students, faculty and staff for surviving (and even thriving) two years of pandemic. It’s great to be part of a community bound together by a love of learning. And we even had a day of Spring today (04/21/22).

Taylor Uphus: Humans Editor
“Stressful, rewarding, laughter, and complete. These four words encompass my final year here at Andrews University.  From completing my honors thesis, interning at Crowe LLP, and serving as Humans editor for “The Student Movement”, this year was the busiest and most stressful of my college experience. However, I would not trade these responsibilities and experiences for the world. Even amidst the stresses of school and work, I made wonderful new friendships, laughed more than ever before, and even found time to rediscover my love of going to the gym.  After I graduate, I am planning to take a gap year, during which I will be working at Crowe LLP, studying for the LSAT, applying for law school, visiting some national parks, and hopefully hiking part of the Camino de Santiago. While I have completed one more step in life and am ready to move on to new things, I will always cherish the memories and people here at Andrews.”

Lyle Goulbourne: Ideas Editor
“Over the course of my senior year I have explored much more of the surrounding region than previous years, which has been quite fun. I would recommend you check out Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in the UP, or Sleeping Bear Dunes. This next year I will be proving myself as a member of Gen Z and living with my parents while I take a gap year before medical school.”

Abigail Lee: News Editor
“This year has felt completely unreal, good and bad, but at the end of the day I am so thankful for the time I’ve spent working for “The Student Movement”. Working for the paper is like “Broadcast News” but without any of the love triangles and instead, all of the rush. If you didn’t write for us during 2022, you definitely should next year. Anyways, maybe this year as a movie would be “The Easy A”, archetypical and a decent watch but certainly no “Superbad”. Overall, I’m glad to have made it through alive and I have so much love and gratefulness for the people who got me through it. Friendship above all things!”

Alannah Tjhatra: Pulse Editor
“This year was insane, but in a good way. There were all kinds of highs and lows–I think it's been the most rollercoastery year I've had in college so far–but I've come out of it mostly in one piece. I got to meet lots of incredible people through both AUSA and “The Student Movement,” deepen friendships, and learn a lot about myself. I'm excited to be on “The Student Movement” team again next year; really looking forward to the things in store. Although the near-future looks a little daunting (I'm spending the summer preparing for the MCAT), it will also be really exciting (I'll be visiting my relatives in Indonesia, haven't seen them in three years)!”

Megan Napod: Arts and Entertainment Editor
“My senior year has been unique from other years, with taking graduate school classes for speech therapy but also finishing undergrad, a combination of beginnings and endings. I am sad that my time as a part of “The Student Movement” is one of those endings; it has been one of the highlights of my time here being a writer and editor over the past two years! After I get my undergrad diploma in a few weeks (which is barely hitting me right now) I will be continuing grad classes here in the summer and next school year.

Kurt Kuhlman: Website Editor
“I am glad this year is coming to an end, but very sad to see it go. Like all of the other seniors in the Honors Program, much of this year was spent working on my Honors Thesis, and it was so rewarding to work with Dr. Carpenter throughout this year and to finish just one week ago with the final presentation. While I am excited about my plans for the coming year, I will miss “The Student Movement,” the best job I’ve had yet. This summer my family is planning a post-graduation road trip from Tennessee to Arizona and back again to hit some new state high points, and then in August I am going to be attending the University of Tennessee, Knoxville as a graduate student in their Political Science program to begin working on a PhD.”

Lily Burke: Copy Editor
“This past year, I have been studying abroad in Spain, and have understandably felt pretty disconnected from the Andrews community. “The Student Movement” has been my main connection to Andrews, and from the many articles I have had the privilege of editing, such as vivid recaps of events, intriguing arguments and ideas, and quick movie/book/song recommendations, I’ve been continually reminded that after my year of learning and living and making buckets of memories, I have an amazing community to return back to.”

This summer, after I finish my studies here in Spain, I’ll be heading to Jordan for an archaeology dig study tour. Then this coming autumn, I plan to return to Andrews. I’ve switched up my major situation, and now am triple majoring in English, Spanish, and Anthropology, and plan to add a minor in ESL. I’m running for Honors social coordinator, and hope to help put on some fun social events. I plan to join Makarios again. Lastly, I’m really looking forward to finally be moved out of Lamson. Happy Summer!”

Qualyn Robinson: Photo Editor
“If this year was a movie, it’s time for someone to roll the credits! My final year of university has not been free of stress, anxiety, and confusion (that would’ve been too kind). But through times of emotional turmoil came experiences of joy, laughter, and occasionally, peace of mind. Opportunities like “The Student Movement” have allowed me to creatively assess the numerous passing thoughts that roam my brain through the articles I’ve written and the photos I’ve taken. Don’t get me wrong, life is just as stressful, anxious, and confusing, but I’ve learned to be a better communicator—not just with everyone else, but with myself. So I’ll take my better-communicated self and my newfound degree and see where life leads me.”