Dear Clarion readers and fellow Pioneers,
My name is Jillian Queri and I am the recently elected editor-in-chief of the Clarion. Myself, along with my Executive Editor Kellsie Brannen, are thrilled and humbled to be taking on our new positions.
In lieu of providing a boring description of my life and who I am, I will leave you with the basics: I’m from Park City, Utah, a journalism major with minors in leadership and sustainability and an outdoor enthusiast. When I’m not on campus, you can likely find me skiing in the mountains of Colorado or Utah. In regards to journalism, I’ve been passionate about writing for as long as I can remember and I’ve known that I’ve wanted to pursue journalism since my glory days as an eighth grader.
On a more serious note, Connor W. Davis, my editor emeritus, has left me with gigantic shoes to fill, but I am confident that his mentorship will guide both Kellsie, myself and the Clarion in the right direction. Both Connor and Executive Editor Emeritus Meg McIntyre handed over a wonderful staff and a well established newspaper, and I couldn’t be more excited to continue to grow and challenge this publication.
There are a lot of responsibilities that come with being the editor-in-chief, but more than anything, there are opportunities.
With a dedicated staff of writers, editors, illustrators, photographers, social media managers and a faculty advisor, the Clarion is in a great position to evolve into both a bigger and better publication. By utilizing and improving upon our presence on social media platforms, along with pushing our limits as writers and creators, the “Voice of the Pioneers” is destined for a bright future.
As editor-in-chief, I am determined to increase our presence within the DU community, whether that be through photography or greater campus involvement. The Clarion should be in the hands of all Pioneers and every member of the DU community is more than welcome to contribute.
Inclusive excellence is as important to the Clarion as it is to DU. We want anyone and everyone to attend our meetings (every Monday at 6 p.m. in the Driscoll Underground); if you love to write, please reach out. If you have a passion for comics, send us your drawings. Do you frequently attend concerts? Send us your reviews. Are you obsessed with taking pictures? Share them with us. Do you have an opinion about something DU related? Submit a Letter to the Editor. This paper is your paper, DU. Let’s make it the best that it can be.
As I continue to lead the Clarion, I am confident that my team and I will utilize the power of the press to unite our campus. Some might say that newspapers are dying, but the Clarion won’t, at least not on my watch.
I am honored to be in this position and I am determined to improve the Clarion and evolve this publication into what I know it can be. More than anything, I am here for the DU community and always open to ideas and suggestions, so please do not hesitate to reach out to me at duclarioneditor@gmail.com.
Thank you for your support and go Pioneers!
All the best and many thanks,
Jillian Queri
