Letter from the Editor

Dear Reader, 

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During production for the tenth issue of The Miami Student Magazine, the editorial team and I found ourselves thinking about our publication's history. We revisited the past and began contemplating the future. 

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When it came time to read drafts of stories, it became abundantly clear that our writers had done the same. 

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This semester's issue tells the stories of people who established what would come next for them based on where they found themselves at a specific point in time. 

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And so, I present to you Defining a Future.

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Our first piece, "Black-eyed Susans," is a narrative nonfiction piece by Elli Carder that reflects on the childhood abuse her grandmother experienced. While analyzing the trauma through the symbolism of plants, Elli and her grandmother teach us how to keep going and let time mend our wounds. 

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A returning writer, Henri Robbins, explores the lives of people who love music but plan to pursue other careers. In "Money Over Music," Henri explains how the students plan to keep their passion alive.

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Up next is a profile by Lyndsey Carter titled "Wet Paint and Microfame," which reports on TikTok star Bekah Legault. Learn about how the Miami University first-year painted her way to a million followers and how it impacts her life today. 

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Then there is "Homesick for St. Louis," a personal narrative written by Ethan Kraus. In this story, Ethan lets us into his mind and talks about how he came to miss the city he once hated.

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Lexi Whitehead earns the cover story spot for her writing in "Inner Identity, Outer Expression," which follows Kit Gladieux as they get their first androgynous haircut.

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In the Spring 2022 issue of the magazine, Megan Miske tells readers about three couples who are currently engaged while still in college. "Hearing Wedding Bells" gives readers a peek into the lives of the fiances, and the lessons they've learned along the way.

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Madalyn Willis, writer of "Building a Business," describes how student business owners balance attending classes while keeping up with brands. Four young entrepreneurs describe the logistics of their work and the lessons they have learned from it.

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Our second to last story, "Funeral, Disrupted," was written by David Kwiatowski. In this personal narrative, David explains how he didn't get to mourn his grandma at her funeral because of uninvited and downright rude guests. 

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Finally, the last story of the issue was written by Rebecca Wolff. "The Act of Anticipating" follows Brett "Prospektion" Novits as he patiently leads his team to a video game victory. 

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I want to thank all the talented writers who made this issue possible. The thought, care and time you each put into your stories will not go unnoticed. I am so thankful to have worked with all of you. There will always be another story to tell, so I hope you keep writing, whether in the magazine next semester or long after you leave Miami.

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I also owe a massive shoutout to my editorial team: Sam Cioffi, Hannah Horsington, Claire Lordan, and GraciAnn Hicks. Without you, this magazine would not have been possible. I appreciate how you were there for me every step of the way, providing your invaluable knowledge and feedback. I am so grateful to have each of you on this team. 

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Last but not least, I'd like to thank our art director, Macey Chamberlin, and her design team. I am so proud of the final product and cannot thank you enough for how hard you've worked. Your talents continue to impress me; thank you for bringing this magazine to life.

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I learned something new every day while working to produce this publication, and I hope that each of you take something away from it as well. 

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With that, enjoy Issue X.

Skyler Perry 

Editor-in-Chief 

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