From the Editors
Varsity editors speak about their jobs

“We work from dusk to dawn for almost every issue of Varsity. We often get frustrated and stumble a lot. Silly jokes, funny faces and of courses, drinks and food keep us going through the long nights.”

— Jessica Chow and Romy Cheuk

“There is nothing I can say here except to give thanks to the ones I support, Bryce, Alice and Moira; and to the ones who support me — all cheerful editors. No matter whether we are praised or criticized for Varsity, it is our own unique production.”

— Loretta Ng

“It’s 3 o’clock in the morning and about 10 sleepy ‘cats’ are still working hard on Varsity’s page layouts. I can’t tell if we have to, or if we choose to, but what is sure is that we are too devoted. My happiest moment was when Romy told me that we had only two more issues to go. Now one is down, and there is only one to go. Hurrah!”

— Tam Lai Kim

“What is the use of reporting the ‘reality’ once again if people are already like that? Isn’t it a more balanced way if we try to voice out the devoiced? Are we asking for a better society or are we just ‘copying facts’? More have to be thought over...”

— Lee Wai Yi

“Working for Varsity is a precious experience for students who aspire to be professional journalists. I hope the next generation of Varsity editors will enjoy it. Also, I would like to thank Dr. McIntyre for his gracious guidance.”

— Natalie Lau

“Varsity has never been a place where amateur journalists daydream. Although the magazine is not making a profit, competition exists — with other campus publications and the endless deadlines. Despite these difficulties, our heads are still lifted high. . . , though perhaps lowered a bit by sleepiness.”

— Jennifer Leung

“Being an editor of Varsity is really a tough job. Imagine working face-to-face with a computer and a dictionary by your side well past midnight. That’s what our life is like when the deadlines are approaching.”

— Susanna Wong





May 1996

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