Dear Readers,
We’re SO close…Close to the end of the semester, close to the winter holidays, and close to a well-deserved break next week! With Thanksgiving swiftly approaching, we’re in the final push of the semester. So, if you’re finding yourself in the trenches amidst your fifty-bajillionth midterm of the semester, chin up soldier! We’re almost there!
Aside from Thanksgiving bringing a few extra days to finish all of the work I’ve been procrastinating on, I truly do love the holiday for inspiring everyone to remember what they’re thankful for. Yes, I know, it sometimes feels cheesy to go around the dinner table talking about your highlights of the year or the little things that keep you going, but it’s something that warms my cold heart as we’re trudging into the start of winter. I know that I’m personally feeling very thankful for another semester of new classes and clubs, new and old friends, and lots of memories made.
Something I’m especially thankful for is the never-ending creativity and brilliance of our lovely post- writers and illustrators. In this weeks’ issue, Violet shares a piece on therapy, post-grad life, and all the small day-to-day moments that make her stop to ponder. Also in Feature, Francis reflects on the complexity of grief. In Narrative, Samaira and Mar both write about relationships they treasure. In Arts & Culture, Jack discusses the political relevance of Weapons to Gen Z and Madison gives her thoughts on nostalgia and why spinoffs are failing to impress us. In Lifestyle, Sara shares some observations from a late-night study sesh and Liv meditates on vessels and space. Before you go, make sure to complete Lily’s cold weather-themed crossword and enjoy Alayna’s Thanksgiving “recipes”—are they recipes for meals, fun, or disaster? Read on to find out!
Every Wednesday night, I make my way to our cozy little office at 88 Benevolent Street and spend a few hours with some really wonderful people. I am so thankful for this highlight of my week that breaks up the stress of assignments and exams with a (sometimes silly, sometimes unhinged) “Top 10” debate and the company of some of the most creative minds on campus (perhaps I’m a bit biased). I am forever impressed by the creations I get to consume and edit on prod night, and it fills my cup to know that every issue is imbued with pieces of those of us that sit around the table. But anyways, enough about me and everything I’m thankful for this year…Dear reader, what are YOU most thankful for?
Feeling the holiday spirit,
Jessica Lee
Copy Chief
