This is a moment we have dreaded and dreamed of, there is a mix of emotions we share at this moment in time: sheer dread, complete loss, and irresistible excitement.

We have all been on staff for years now, but this is the first issue that we can call one of our very own.

Believe us when we tell you that becoming the Editors-in-chief of this magazine that we love so dearly is a dream come true and a responsibility that we take on with joy, honor, and pride.

We speak on behalf of our staff when we say that it is impossible to tell you how much we all love and care about this magazine.

But if you have seen the staff’s tireless faces during work parties, the hours they spent after school fixing the pages, the way they tear open the boxes and hold the magazines tight in their hands when they first arrive in our classroom, the way they criticize themselves over the littlest mistake, and the way their eyes light up when they talk about their articles, about the things they love, if you have seen all of these things, you will know how much we care.

And there is no other way to prove it to you other than telling you to simply read it. As editors, we ask you to read with diligence and to appreciate the aesthetic of the pages.

We ask you to read it with rigor, to think and ponder on the words, and to appreciate the love and passion the writers have for what they write.

Finally, we ask you to read it with indulgence, to know that there is a human behind every page and that this magazine is the product of triumphs and inevitably, of mistakes.

We will grieve, agonize, and punish ourselves over even one misplaced comma, over everything that we could have done better, but we also want to get out of that mindset, focus on the positives, and showcase the very best of this publication that we believe is one of quality and class.

So without further ado, we present to you with pride and excitement: The November Issue.

Dionne, Sofia, and Lucy