April 2025
Dear Reader,
I’ve never been one for an Irish goodbye, so here’s the official announcement: this is my last letter. I know it might not be too special for you–every April, one editor writes you a tearful goodbye, only for her successor to strike up a heartfelt correspondence in September. (You’re moving through these editors pretty fast, you know. Quite the player.)
But for me, it’s a special occasion, and I’d like to say a proper goodbye. I’ll miss you! You’ve been a wonderful audience, and I’ve loved putting on this little circus for you. It’s been an honor to share my thoughts. Thank you for reading.
I’m especially grateful to have worked with this year’s incredible staff. I’m blown away by what they’ve accomplished! Together, we’ve created 6 issues, published innumerable references (everything from Barbie to Kendrick), and consumed at least 8 bags of assorted nuts, dried fruits, and Halloween candy.
Some of our staff writers will also be saying goodbye BYU in a few weeks. In my opinion, they’ve saved their best work for this last issue, so keep an eye out for their pieces on topics like censorship, cryptocurrency, and the rise of a new kind of influencer. To Catherine, Chandler, Thomas, Scott, and Joe: Well done! Your friendship, insights, and talents have made this a wonderful year. To Isabel, the publisher who keeps this whole operation on its feet: Thank you! You are the sunshine.
Luckily, we’ve got a great group left to carry the torch. Annie, Rozlyn, Emma, Savannah, Dallin, and Ella have plenty more on their minds. Buckle up for next year!
We also opened up the Political Review for guest submissions this year, and it’s been a joy to hear more opinions from across campus! We had 25 submissions, 6 of which made it into the magazine. If you want to see your own name in these pages, please submit a guest article or apply to be a staff writer next year.
Finally, I have something to confess: as much as I’ve loved being pen pals this year, our conversations have felt a little one-sided. If you want to turn this thing into a dialogue, you’ll find a QR code on the back of this magazine. Tell me anything on your mind: What do you think about the opinions shared in this issue? What articles from the Political Review have stood out most this year? What would you like to see next year?
I look forward to hearing from you. Until then, I’m signing off. Thanks for everything.
Yours,
Jane