Welcome welcome welcome back everyone! In the blink of an eye, just like that, Summer 2023 has come to a close. I'm always amazed by how quickly summer flies by, even when things can start to feel endless right around June. I'm not sure about you, but each year seems to be wrapping up faster than the last and, before we know it, graduation will be right around the corner, eek! Nevertheless, before crossing that stage I know it's time to buckle up - and buckle down - for a whole new roster of classes, clubs, and creative endeavors. I'm a firm believer in the power of receiving the energy you put out into the world, so as we all embark on a journey together through the end of 2023 I know I'll be manifesting positivity in every aspect of life. I encourage you all to take a moment this week to first, take a breath, it'll be okay and second, envision yourself at the end of this year. Where will you be? What will life look like? While it might seem a little too late for a New Years Resolutions, a professor once told me that there's a New Year around the world all the time. Personally, choosing to make everyday an opportunity for a "new me" has brought more hope and perseverance to uni life than I could've ever hoped for. When life gets crazy, let's scream back at it.

Fall this year seems to be a season of changes, whether from the Cleveland weather surprising us once again or in new developments at our own University. Embracing change is hard, and I know I'm not one to easily accept it, but similar to our tornado warnings last week, oftentimes the best and only thing to do is just letting it blow on through. In note with the theme of change, our writers this month look as though they have all landed on similar pages of reflection, appreciation, and love. Our classic Reviews section has been rebranded to "Music Reviews" as our prolific writer Ivan DeHaas welcomes everyone back with a blessed three album write-up. Splitting off into its own new tab is "Community" , where advertisements for humanities events and groups on campus will exist here on out. The aim of our little magazine is always to get people engaged, so I hope that one of these explorative endeavors grabs your attention and pulls you in.

Poetry is also on our minds, rolling through our thoughts and flowing out of our pens. I can't think of a better way to start this season than with a love letter to August (written by VP Paris Mather) followed by numerous pieces of art on the warm ways we feel towards our partners, friends, and life. I'd also like to add to the pile: love thy self. Give yourself some love and lenience during this add/drop period. It's never too late to say no and maintain your peace. 

With this note I leave you to peruse these virtual pages un-inhibited by my rambles. Once again, if you have any notes for us, interest in contributing writing, or looking to advertise, reach out at once :)

Love always,

Charlotte (Charlie) Goyal, Class of 2025

Editor in Chief and External Relations for ΣTΔ