The Slater of September is Kyra McClister for her hard work copy editing the countless articles that have been published both in print and online this fall. Additionally, she has worked diligently with new Slate members to help teach them editing and guide them toward being better writers.

McClister is a junior Communication, Journalism and Media major with a concentration in Public Relations.

She joined The Slate in fall 2023 to learn more about how newspapers are run. When she was in high school, McClister recalled enjoying writing and editing papers, which translated into her passion for journalism. She joined The Slate because she believed it would be a good transition into a professional career.

During her time with The Slate, McClister spoke about the many amazing people she has met who have encouraged her to improve her skills. She also appreciated the opportunities she has received to write about events that she would not have otherwise attended.

In addition, skills she has gained through working for The Slate have helped her gain internship opportunities.

The Sailing into Success Fashion Show held by the Career Center was her favorite event to cover and write an article about. “I enjoyed doing the career fashion show. [It was] a very low-pressure environment that made it easy to ask questions and interview people,” she said.

With her graduation a little over a year away, McClister looks forward to travelling. She is also looking at the possibility of working in college admissions, which she never thought she would do going into college.

According to McClister, her greatest inspiration is her grandmother. “[She is] one of the sweetest human beings in the entire world,” she said. “I want to impact people positively the way she has impacted people.”

The Slate editorial and management staff recognizes Kyra McClister for her tireless work every week. As Slater of the Month, the entire staff congratulates her for her dedication and looks forward to her continued contributions.

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