Let’s Talk Writing with Eve Foote, Editor-In-Chief of The Chronicle

Eve Foote is a senior at Centenary majoring in Professional Writing. As a peer writing tutor at the Writing Collaboratory and Editor-In-Chief of The Cyclone Chronicle, she is a pillar of the humanities department. 

Eve’s zeal for the evolution of the paper manifests in many ways. She dedicates dozens of hours outside of the classroom to promoting and contributing to The Chronicle, and her name has become synonymous with journalism on campus. 

After graduation, Eve plans to pursue law, where she will apply her compassion and drive to a career in family or education law. 

What sparked you to help found and work on a school newspaper at Centenary?

I’ve always had a passion for student journalism and writing, which I discovered in high school. From sophomore to senior year, I immersed myself in journalism classes. I found my niche as the Arts and Entertainment Editor.

Even after high school, my passion for journalism didn’t fade. I made a commitment to bring student journalism back to Centenary’s campus. When the opportunity arose to do so, I jumped on it.

What is your major and what led you to choosing it?

I’m majoring in English: Professional Writing. I’ve always been drawn to English—it’s just been “my thing” my whole life. In high school, I was that kid who enjoyed writing five-paragraph essays about Macbeth. I found it easy. I found it calming, almost.

Initially, I enrolled at Centenary as a general English major and stuck with it for about two years. But, I gradually realized that I prefer formal writing over formal reading. 

That’s when I decided to switch to a more niche major that aligns better with my personal interests and skills.

What is your favorite form of writing?

I definitely prefer more formal and structured writing styles because it plays to my strengths—I have a very logical matter-of-fact brain. I am also very aware it is an unpopular opinion to love writing essays, but I’ve just consistently excelled at them.

That’s why my interest in journalism, particularly news and features, aligns well with my passion for professional writing. There’s something about conveying information factually, concisely, and eloquently that resonates with me. It scratches a specific itch in my brain that nothing else can—It’s no surprise that I hate fiction writing.

5.) What/who is your biggest inspiration?

My three biggest inspirations are my closest friends. Ciara and Jaedyn, my best friends growing up, are incredibly driven, artistic, and positive people. I admire them deeply and often draw from their strengths. 

Another one of my best friends, Maddi, who is also my college roommate, inspires me, as well. She’s independent, self-assured, and what I fondly call “self-made.” These three people enrich and influence my life every day even when we are apart.

6.) What are some of your passions, beyond the realm of writing?

Skiing has been a lifelong and built-in passion of mine, thanks to growing up in a “skiing family.” Most winters, I work as a ski instructor. I’ve actually been skiing since I was about two years old! 

Traveling is another interest of mine—I had the chance to study abroad in Greece during the spring semester of 2023. This opportunity absolutely sparked my interest in seeing the world even more.

Photography is also a hobby I enjoy. One of my goals after graduation is to invest in a high-quality camera.

7.) If given the opportunity, which dinosaur do you think you could take in a fight?

I’ve never been particularly strong physically. So, if I were to start a fight with a very small dinosaur, like a Compsognathus, weighing about seven pounds, I might have a chance. 

Though I’m not a fan of the idea of animal abuse, if push came to shove, I’d probably just give it a gentle kick.