Thank you and farewell, Testudo Times

A message from managing editor Matt Germack As I get ready to graduate next month, today is my final day at Testudo Times. That’s probably a good thing for Maryland athletics. I’ve been an editor here for two 4-8 football seasons and a 12-21 basketball season; the Crab Five exploded during my semester abroad in England.

So if Malik Washington or Andre Mills revitalizes College Park this year, you’ve got me to thank. You’re welcome. In all seriousness, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for the opportunities this publication has given me these past two years.

I had a bit of a tumultuous work life in my first two years of college, working two jobs for two publications as well as a communications job for a university. Colin McNamara brought me in with open arms and was an incredible mentor both during and after his time as managing editor. I can’t thank him enough for that.

One of my early college jobs was my first sports beat, covering Maryland women’s lacrosse for Terrapin Sports Central, another student publication. Alongside me in that press box was Ryan Alonardo — at the time, Testudo Times’ women’s lacrosse reporter. We’ve gotten along great since the day we met and it’s only fitting we come full circle and end our journalism careers together.