SLOANE
The Dalton University Athletics Department approved my press credential on a Wednesday.
The email arrived at 2:14 p.m. during AP Calculus, which meant I read it under my desk while Mr. Kim droned on about the chain rule and pretended not to notice that half the class was on their phones.
**Dear Ms. Winters,**
We are pleased to approve your student press credential for the 2026-27 Dalton University Men’s Hockey season. Your credential provides access to the press box, post-game media availability, and pre-arranged interview sessions. Please review the attached media guidelines and code of conduct. We look forward to your coverage.
**Best regards,**
Dalton University Sports Information
I read it three times.
Then I closed my phone, looked back at the whiteboard, and felt
