Outsider's POV

Greetings to all of you out there in blog-land. This is the official “unofficial Daily Gamecock staffer.” I am writing to inform the public from an outside perspective of how awesome The Daily Gamecock really is. First, I’d like you all to know that just because my roommate may be the editor, I don’t have any bias. I choose, on a fairly regular basis, to head up to the Gamecock newsroom at odd hours of the night, sometimes laden with cookies or cupcakes, to visit the wonderful editors, designers and writers.
The staff is awesome, and has always included me as their “extra” or “groupie.” They are always up there, writing articles, placing pictures and even catching the latest episode of “Grey’s Anatomy” or “24.” They come in each afternoon and stay late in the night. I usually hear my roomie coming in between 12 and 2 a.m. The dedication of these staffers is amazing. They give up their afternoons and evenings every Sunday through Thursday. That means no 25-cent wing night at D’s, afternoon shopping trip or even an after-class nap to get a boost for a late night studying.
However, the staffers are always having a great time each time I visit. They are chatting while getting their work done. They have no problem making me feel welcome, except when I forget that they have work to get done! So if you want to visit, I don’t suggest heading up their right before the 12 a.m. deadline, when the editors and copy editors are getting the last articles completed and sections sent in. That’s when their ugly sides may start to show. But overall, I want everyone to know that I enjoy heading up to the newsroom. I love being able to see how the paper is created, and I never knew how much work really goes into those sheets of paper I read every day before class. So the next time you pick up your issue of The Daily Gamecock, I recommend taking the time to see who wrote your article, or appreciate the photos taken, because they all come from the hard work of students just like you, who work every night after a full day of classes. Lastly, I want to say that all the staffers rock my socks! Great job, and I know what a hard job you have! Thanks!

-- Official Groupie
Kelly Enright