Letter from the Editors

Dear Reader,

Welcome to Seeds! After a year apart, we need to reorient ourselves to what used to be commonplace. Among the cacophony of a campus recently reunited, there is still a silence of stories left unheard. As we begin to reconnect and to share, it is important to embrace this unique time of growth and rebirth as a community.

This past year has been uncomfortable, disruptive, and oftentimes confusing. Many of us have sat with uncertainty and faced fears that are unseen yet pervasive. We bore witness to our stories, our personal and shared challenges, and our moments of celebration. Yet, there are probably also moments when we feel as if we were thrown into the deep end without a chance to process and understand how we have changed and grown. It almost feels like waking up and finding bruises on our knees. Where did they come from? How can we help them heal?

Growth is often not a straight line, and rebirth is not always as glorious and effortless as we hope it to be. Growth takes grit, the rough scar tissue of healing, and the never-ending process of becoming. Most importantly, growth requires community and connection.

We chose the theme Seeds to provide a space to affirm all forms of healing and reflect on new beginnings. We wanted to evoke the sense of infinite possibilities yet also ground ourselves in the everyday journey of becoming the people we hope to be.

We are so joyous to share these stories with you and we hope this magazine can inspire you to reflect on your own growth and healing as well. 

Sent with lots and lots and lots of love,
The Wave Team