In a battle between two of the nations best pitchers, it was Washington and Danielle Lawrie who came out on top in 15 innings over UMass and Brandice Balschmiter.

Working at The Collegian was some of an accident for assistant advertising manager Brendan Cherry. The moment he came down, though, he was hooked.

Sports editor Eli Rosenswaike credits The Daily Collegian with showing him where he wanted to be, and giving him the experience and confidence to know he can get there.

Like many students Joe Meloni didn’t go to UMass as his first choice. But, after realizing what he wanted to do, he realized that there are more important things than going to a top-flight school or maintaining a high GPA.

Dan Hurley came down to The Collegian business room as someone who would just scrape by and do the minimum. Three years later, though, he has come a long way.

Daily Collegian night supervisor Kate Olesin knew editing would be a part of her future. That didn’t change after two years at The Collegian, but a few things about her definitely did.

Although he regrets waiting so long to get involved with The Collegian, Alex Waszczuk cherishes meeting friends that he would normally never meet. But now, he’s ready to pass the torch to the new kids.

Journalism was never a part of Daily Collegian editor in chief Michael KIng’s plans; but once he found himself in the basement of the campus center, it was hard for him to leave.