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Letter from the Editors

We are honored to present the fall 2022 issue of  genesis. We recently cel-
ebrated 50 years of  our magazine, reflecting on the years past—these 
magazine issues represent themes that we all grapple with as we begin to 
understand ourselves and the ups and downs of  our lives. Our magazine 
has been publishing these conversations since 1972, with the editorial pro-
cess completed by our very own dedicated IUPUI student editors. We are 
grateful to read the work submitted to genesis, and we take great care in the 
work that we do.

Our fall 2022 selected works feature important, needed conversations 
about the need for change in our world and in our country’s societal struc-
ture. These conversations raise awareness of  the importance of  mental 
health. They navigate love, loss, questioning, frustration, and hope. They 
work to define our individual places in the world. This body of  work 
prompts reflection and leaves powerful impressions.

We would like to thank our editors for their thoughtful contributions and 
hard work. Thank you to Sarah Layden, our faculty advisor, for her sup-
port and her unwavering confidence and faith in us. Thank you to our 
amazing contributors—you all breathe life into these pages, and we are so 
grateful for your explorations. Finally, thank you to the friends of  genesis 
and to our readers—your involvement helps us flourish.

Shannon Kucaj & Monica Simmons
Managing Editors