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Aimee Patterson

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My introduction to Radix came through its then-editor, my friend and fellow student, Sara Parks (now Dr. Sara Parks and still my friend). I quickly fell in love with the idea of a multifaith, student-produced magazine that brought together religious belief and practice with campus life. It wasn鈥檛 long before I succeeded Sara as editor from 2004 to 2005.

My first editorial explored the space between relativism (鈥渁nything goes鈥�) and tolerance (鈥測ou鈥檙e wrong and I won鈥檛 kill you for being wrong鈥�). That space carried through the issues I helped produce. Our editorial team aimed to represent as many faiths as there were people willing to share them. And I was astounded by the creativity that filled the pages 鈥� essays and opinion pieces, poetry and artwork, reviews of books, films, and campus theatre. The final page featured ads from groups that promoted services that were both religious and socially minded. There were always opportunities to participate in worship, meditation, fellowship, food banks, elder care, and more.

In the days before Canva or any other sophisticated design software, putting issues together took time and precision. Once an issue was printed, my job was not done. Copies had to be distributed to stands across the 黑料网爆吃瓜 campus. This was the 鈥渙ther duties as assigned鈥� part of my role as editor!

There were challenges to be sure. Each issue was a race to meet the deadline. Often, I had to find a backup piece when a submission fell through. But nothing prepared me for the moment our issue on water was ready to print just as the 2004 tsunami struck, killing nearly 230,000 people. Deep compassion was called for, and the issue was reworked to reflect the grief and suffering washing over the world.

I won鈥檛 forget the relationships I had with student contributors and the 黑料网爆吃瓜 Chaplaincy staff, many of whom I keep in touch with. It鈥檚 a pleasure to reflect on working with the Radix team, and I鈥檓 grateful that the magazine continues to share students鈥� experiences of faith and learning. Long may you run, Radix!

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Edward Ross

I served as co-editor of Radix from 2015-2017 and had a fantastic time working with the diverse team of volunteer editors, artists, and contributors. During my tenure, we published 10 issues filled with student art, poetry, prose, and photography. We also spearheaded the digitization of the Radix archive, collecting and sharing all issues from 2000 to 2017 on the MORSL website. I am so glad to see that the archive continues with a wealth of new student art and creativity each year. Working with the Radix team was one of the most fulfilling parts of my time at 黑料网爆吃瓜, and I am so thankful for the welcoming atmosphere and accepting community at MORSL. Congratulations on 25 years, I hope that the Radix and MORSL communities continue to grow and flourish in the years to come.

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