Ben Peskin

Fall 2004-Fall 2006

Asst. Feature Editor, Asst. Opinion Editor, Opinion Editor, Managing Editor

Katie: Since I met you a little over a year ago, you’ve been my best friend and probably one of the most influential people in my life. There isn’t space here to recount all the smiles, laughs and even tears so I won’t even try. Take care in London, I’ll miss you and I love you cupcake.

Laura: That one crazy night probably earned me a life-long friend and so I’m so glad you were as hungry as I was. I’m still sorry about the standup comedy thing, but thanks for letting me borrow an ounce of the fun you have in your life.

Seamus: Since day one of the most awesome Op-team ever, I have had the greatest respect for you. It’s no surprise that you are getting married, because I know that if how good a friend and confidant you are is any indication, you’ll be a terrific husband and father some day. Thanks for everything.

Dara: I don’t want to jinx the best thing in my life by saying too much. So I’ll say only this: It moves!

Dana: I am constantly amazed by how much you truly care for your friends and family. And it is so amazing be able to count myself as one of them.

A.J.: Take of our baby, the prized possession of everyone on this list. You really are a champion.

Meredith: There’s no words, only pictures. Because of you I think critically about fonts.

Mike Mahon: I’ve learned a lot from you, and yes I do mean more than ‘Tragedy.’ I’ll see a lot of you next semester and beyond. Peace.

Heather: Please do me a favor and join the White House Press Corps. Newspapers need people like you to take names and kick ass. If you can do that, you might just save the world. Either way I’m going to call you when I plan to help New Jersey take over the world.

Alex Shebar: Thanks for letting my write movie reviews. If I wasn’t so stupid and started thinking about editing, I would probably still be doing that. I hope I was more of a help than a hindrance in the rebirth of (315.

Pete Waack: Getting to know you last semester and this summer has had a profound impact on my life, and I’m still figuring out exactly what that means.

Nick: Thanks for letting me talk you into working here. I’m glad to see that you and Rick are not only keeping Opinion more than respectable (despite having to work next to Sports and Copy) as well as fun.

ZB: There’s good reason why I always pestered you to come to my edit boards, and I think you know why. Keep being just an all-around good guy. When you become a famous sports writer, I’ll be happy to say ‘Dude, I, like, know that guy.’ Respect.

Pledge: Your friendliness is disarming and will serve you well. I hope you saw ‘pledging’ as a fun way for us to get to know you, and in 50 years when you look at that paddle, I hope I’m still a part of your memories of the office.

Melanie: Look out Chancellor Cantor, Melanie Hicken is going to keep you on your toes, Hawaiian style. Hang loose Cali girl, and you won’t go nuts.

Erin: I’m totally going to start spinning now.

Ethan: No fear. Enjoy the new job, you earned it.

Evan: Binary code was maybe the best idea we’ve ever had.

Rick: See you at Beardfest 2k7.

Lesley: Thanks for the wine and the laughs … betch.

Sahar: There’s a hole in my soul that can only be filled by the Buffy RPG.

Susie: I could always count on your for a smile, thank you.

Casey: Now that you are the big man of copy, you can have all the Alto Cinco you want in the office. Ask Mere, I’m sure it helps when you’re exporting at 4:00 A.M.

5-0: Don’t lose that zeal and fuck everybody that tries to bring you down.

Tim & Ranthes: You guys have got to be the most upstanding gentlemen I know.

Janela: 2pac Tuesdays and 10-0. Nuff said neighbor.

Kovach: Have fun in London, we’ll nerd it up like whoah, you better study your Star Wars trivia.

Melissa: I hope you know that you are freakin’ hysterical, it’s always a good time when you are around.

Jackie Johnston: You remember ‘exploring’ the graveyard sober right?

Brian Tahmosh: Enjoy running the mostest funnest section.

Jessi: Thanks for not letting me be the only theatre dork.

Taylor: You always did have the best headline ideas. Feature will miss you, but 315 is going to kick some serious butt.

Liz Petty: You’re the only person I know that I would be afraid to enter an honest cooking contest against.

Gelb & Jackie: You guys are cute. And going places, big places.

Schonbrun: Stick up for what you believe in, especially if it’s in edit board.

Amy: You are definitely on my list of ‘best people ever.’ While working with you and even after, I was always amazed at your ability to stay calm, level headed, stand behind your friends as well as your beliefs. It was inspiring, so thank you.

Jean: I owe you another dance, maybe this time it can happen in Jersey.

Jared: You always were an inspiration, call me when you open your own paper.

Justin Young: When I wrote that PWOP review, I honestly thought you would ban me from writing.

Published on December 8, 2006 at 12:00 pm