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Show AggieLife Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009 Page 5 Utah State University • Logan, Utah • www.aggietownsquare.com Meet the editors: Get to know a few of the faces behind The Utah Statesman Patrick Oden: editor in chief Patrick is a senior from Miami, Fla., majoring in journalism and history. His favorite quote is “Buy the ticket, take the ride,” by Hunter S. Thompson. Patrick said his biggest fear is finding dead batteries in his camera. He has spent the last three years as a photographer for The Utah Statesman. Karlie Brand: web editor Karlie is a junior from Bountiful, Utah majoring in public relations. She says her biggest pet peeves are long, detailed recounts of dreams and hasty marriages. She said there are three songs to which she knows all the lyrics: “Banana Pancakes” by Jack Johnson, “When did your Heart Go Missing?” by Rooney and “Must Have Done Somthing Right,” by Relient K. Rachel A Christensen: news editor Rachel is a senior from Sandy, Utah, majoring in print journalism. She said her biggest pet peeve is fake people. If she had five words to describe herself she said they are “one motivated, spontaneous, clumsy girl.” Courtnie Packer: features editor Courtnie is a junior from Tremonton, Utah, majoring in broadcast journalism. She said her biggest pet peeve is people who smack their gum. In five words Courtnie describes herself as organized, energetic, optimistic, friendly and spunky. Our mission statement: The mission of The Utah Statesman is to inform, engage and act as a link between the diverse population that comprises the greater campus community of Utah State University. As USU’s primary news source, we will offer accurate, thorough, timely, unbiased coverage of issues and events impacting our readers. We will create a public forum for honest discussion and will create opportunities to prepare the next generation of professional journalists. Pete Pithai Smithsuth: photo editor Pete is a senior from Bangkok, Thailand, majoring in aviation technology. He said his favorite knock-knock joke is told by Tom Hanks in the movie “Catch Me If Your Can.” Pete said the most important event is his life so far was this past summer in Vietnam. He drank a glass of alcohol that had ginseng, a dead gecko and a dead sea horse soaking inside, similar to the worm in Mexican Tequila. This famous drink, locals claim had medicinal qualities. Mark Vuong: copy editor Mark is a junior from Logan, Utah, majoring in print journalism. In five words he describes himself as reclusive, meticulous, easygoing, workaholic and conservationist. Timothy R. Olsen: sports editor Tim is a senior from Smithfield, Utah, majoring in print journalism. Three songs that Tim can sing all the lyrics to are “Walk This Way” by Aerosmith, “I’m Still a Guy” by Brad Paisley and “The Scotsman.” He says the most important event in his life so far is being able to cover the USU Football team’s winning season in 2009. Tyler Larson: photo editor Tyler is a senior from Logan, Utah, majoring in broadcast journalism. His biggest pet peeve is when a person chews next to his ear. Tyler says his biggest fear is failure. Catherine Meidell: assistant news editor Catherine is a sophomore from Reno, Nev., majoring in print journalism. She said her biggest fear is letting others down. She said the three songs she knows all the lyrics to is “Stray Cat Strut” by Stray Cats, “Ice Ice Baby” by Vanilla Ice and “I Like Big Butts” by Sir MixA-Lot. - See EDITORS, page 7 |