It’s incredible to think that I began my Marquette Wire journey all way back in August of 2019.

So much has changed since then.

I had no idea as a freelance writer and volunteer for Marquette University Television where this wonderful place would take me.

From places as big as New York City and Minneapolis, to small towns like Uncasville, Connecticut. I’ve ventured to places in Milwaukee that I never would have without being here.

I have been able to go to some amazing sporting events in my time here with the Wire.

Broadcasting the first Big East tournament title for the Marquette men’s basketball team, covering the first Sweet 16 run for volleyball since 2018 and the best season in Marquette women’s lacrosse history.

However, it all would have been meaningless without the people I’ve met along the way. They are the ones who have truly made this part of my life truly memorable.

Wire executive director Andrew Amouzou has truly been one of the best friends I could have asked for. From talking sports in the halls, to our NBA 2K battles to having conversations about what it’s meant to live the last four years. I am truly grateful to have met him. #MSLBrosforLife.

Everyone I have met on this path has made me a better person or professional in some way and I truly thank them all for everything we have went through together.

College has been hard for me, missing out on a year and half of being on campus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

However, it was because of my family from home and the family I had here at the Wire that I was able get through it all.

The constant support from both areas of my life have gotten me through breakups, being sick for days, last minute deadlines and so much more.

I hate to be leaving after all the time we have all had together. I really started to feel at home here with you all.

However, I know that our friendships will go beyond the newsroom at Johnston Hall.

Thank you to everyone in my life these past four years who made it some of the best out of my 23 years on this Earth.

This article was written by Jackson Gross. He can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter @JacksonGrossMU.