Editorial | Over the Edge Jan 12, 1996 page 5

From the Chair:
A Note from the Editor

A guest commentary by staff writer (and editor for the day) Vince Yim

Okay, okay. I’m not really the editor (not that I would want to be), I just felt like writing a guest
commentary to kick off the new year. After incessant begging and pleading to our editors, Paul
Berard and Manpreet Sidhu, they finally gave me this space to write. The °95 Fall semester for
Over The Edge has seen many trials and tribulations. We have seen the addition of several
youngblood hot-shot writers, artists, and photographers, our very own mascot “The Mad Tree”
(created and drawn by Some Guy Who’s Not Going To Tell You His Name), as well as the birth of
a new column, “The Top Ten” (written by yours truly). On the downside, we have seen one too
many coffee spills, nervous breakdowns, and people giving up in pure frustration.

Being part of the team that produces “Over The Edge” has been a rewarding experience, as well
as mentally debilitating. Although we have been in operation for only a year and a half, we have
grown by leaps and bounds. Although it will be a while until we can actually compare with the
school newspapers of major universities, that “while” grows shorter with every issue produced.

Although the paper is good as it is (I’m speaking from a rather biased point of view, so ignore
what I just said), there needs to be many improvements to the paper itself, as well as the general
morale of the Over The Edge office. And remember, we are always looking for new talent to add
> to our ranks. So come by our office. It’s located directly across from the Winter Garden. But
beware, once you step in, you may never step out.

I leave you with another Top Ten list, in addition to the regularly scheduled Top Ten list (the Top
Ten inventive uses for old Christmas fruitcake). Enjoy and Happy New Year!

Peace,
Vince Yim

i“ 10: Finally get an issue of Over The Edge out on time.
4 9: Stop letting our addictions to caffeine and sugar affect our articles.
f 8: Finally replace the toner cartridge in the office laser printer.
Lf 7; Stop doodling and writing obscenities on the wall.
6: Stop making fun of the PIRG people.
5: Finally clean up that old coffee spill that we made in November.
4: Stop downloading dirty pictures from the office computer.
3: Stop calling 1-900 numbers on the office phone.
2:. Finally place the arrow on the map on our logo to Prince George,
A: Finally find some way to offend people.

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