Rockies dream turns real

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In three years of working at the newspaper, I have experienced some amazing things. I started working for the paper the first week I was on campus as a freshman; by the second week of classes, I was named the sports editor. A month into my first semester on campus, the paper shipped me away to Texas to cover a football game. I rode down with the band and sat in the press box at AT&T Stadium, also known as Cowboys Stadium. I was in awe the entire time I was there.

The second semester of my sophomore year, I took on the position of managing editor, after our previous managing editor graduated. Last spring, I traveled to Pueblo, Colorado, to take pictures at the RMAC Super Region 4 Wrestling Tournament, which was a little less exciting compared to AT&T Stadium, but still thrilling, none-the-less.

This weekend, I had the best experience at the paper so far. I was able to travel with Teri Robinson, photo editor, and Preston Goehring, sports editor, to Golden, Colorado. We took pictures at the CSC versus Colorado School of Mines game. With the mountains in the background, we had an awesome view for the entire game. The staff at Mines was kind and helpful in every way.

Sunday, CSC’s band played the National Anthem at the Colorado Rockies game. Our adviser at the newspaper wanted to send us to the game to cover the band playing at the stadium. He contacted the Rockies and asked if we could get credentials. We were put in touch with Cory Little from the Rockies, who allowed Robinson and me photo credentials to go down on the field. Goehring was allowed credentials on the field as well.

One of my goals in life was to work for the Rockies either taking pictures or reporting and that dream came true this weekend. I wasn’t necessarily working for the Rockies, but I was still shooting pictures of the Rockies from the photo wells with the professionals.

The newspaper is one of the most stressful jobs I’ve ever encountered, but I know that being here, working hard, and committing my time will benefit me in the future. I’ve already been able to do things I never imagined were possible, and I can credit that to this stressful job and to my adviser.