An Editor’s Farewell
April 27, 2026
Editor-in-Chief, Arionna Thomas
Dear Readers,
Sometimes in life, we’re given opportunities that seem to fall into our laps, opportunities that quietly, and then all at once, change us in ways we never expected. That’s how I feel about The Conglomerate: this beautiful, messy, hectic, advocate-driven, anxiety-ridden organization that I’ve been lucky enough to be a part of for all four years of my time at Centenary. I remember I came in as a wide-eyed freshman, occasionally appearing in silly videos and experimenting with podcasting and myself as an artist, and somehow grew into the role of Editor. It's still so surreal to think about.
I remember wondering if this role would be too big for me when I was approached to consider the Editor position. I remember people telling me I would shine in it, that I would love and hate every minute — and honestly, they were right. As the 2025–2026 school year comes to a close, I’ve found myself reflecting on my two years as Editor-in-Chief, and everything this experience has demanded of me, and given back in return. My first year as Chief was a period of intense adjustment. With most of our editorial board…
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