Hi! I am Estelle, the new Managing Editor for the Northern Iowan. I have been working as the Campus Life Editor for this year, until I was blessed with the opportunity to become Managing Editor. I’ve been working with the Northern Iowan for over a year now, I started in Oct. ’23 as a staff writer. I decided to apply for Campus Life Editor last year, and it turned out to be one of the best decisions I have ever made. 

This organization is so special to me, and the history behind what we create is unbelievably charming. Since 1888, this paper has been a source for UNI students to get information on news, campus life and sporting events. 136 years of other student’s work has fueled this organization, and I acknowledge that as I take the position of Sophie Hoffmeier, an award-winning digital editor.

I am absolutely thrilled to start doing this work when the semester starts next month. In my position as Campus Life Editor, I learned substantial information about digital programs and collaborative processes. I have plenty more to learn, and I am ecstatic to take on a new and rewarding challenge. I am a firm believer that the only way we truly learn is through participation. I likely would not learn about Adobe applications if it was not a part of my job, but this position has graced me with useful knowledge.

I am so grateful to work with the smartest, kindest and funniest people I know. The laughter and joy that we share is something that cannot be recreated. This is more than just a job for me, this is where I’ve created roots and relationships that have potential to last a lifetime. To have the opportunity to continue doing so is a true blessing.