Hey y’all I’m Shep. Some call me the alpha of Echo, others say the Sports Editor, just depends on who you ask. I put my life on the line for the paper, working day in and day out under a dimly lit lamp. The pages get smudged with ink from my quill. When I am not hunched over my desk with papers towered oh so high, I like to listen to some sick tunes, go on memorable night drives, and support my mutuals at their various events. With the help of fabulous fellow editors like Entertainment Editor Kayleigh Bishop and Photo Editor Emma Egan, we take Echo by storm. Sometimes the pioneer himself Multimedia Editor TJ Brayboy likes to cause a ruckus and distract from the task at hand, but I persist through the day undeterred. Alongside Busine$$ Editor Maya Nieves, we stand on busine$$ and rake in stacks of blue bands. Also, we mustn’t forget the Best of SNO legend herself In-Depth Editor Tess Machalek. Together, the Echo staff will work together to produce a tremendous product. I can’t wait to see what the rest of the year has in store. The Packers will win the Super Bowl in 2026.