I’m Jonna, and this is my second year at Capital A. Some of the topics that we will write about on this site: Projects past and present, editing topics, book design topics, history topics, people who we work with. Currently a sophomore at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, I left my home in Montana to further my education in what feels to me an expansive city at this university of my choice. The mountainous, rugged security I have known for so long is constantly on my mind, yet I continue to discover the love of learning, in school and beyond, and that keeps me occupied.
As a journalism major, I started my journey at Capital A Publications last fall during my first year in college. Sipping steamy, spiced tea in a cozy workplace deprived me of the homesick emotions many of my fellow freshmen experienced their first year away from home. Class requirements for graduation often hinder a student from delving into their declared major immediately. I however was able to discover more thoroughly what I had claimed to be my potential career as I received complete, one-on-one instruction pertaining to the business of ‘exceptional editing and beautiful book design’ as quoted from Capital A’s new letterhead and website. The expansion of my knowledge about the programs used in the editing and design world has thus far proved useful in all my journalism classes. Copy editing has provided me with distinct confidence in style as I write articles for the university’s weekly newspaper The Bulletin.
Banishing all thought of the predicted harsh winter, the sun has remained a friend in the basement window of our work area as I begin a new season at Capital A Publications. After a four-month summer break, nerves intervene with my confidence pertaining to information I have retained for the job, and what has flown from my mind. Although I know Ariane’s patience is a virtue I can count on as I delve into any projects she pushes my direction, my competitive, determined self is depending on memory to pull through.