When thinking about this theme of Fusion, I think of all of the intersections in life. As young adults in such a transitional and expansive period of life, college, we are aptly aware of where our lines blur together. From work, to school, to hobbies, we are spread across a myriad of activities that require us to fuse and connect with ourselves and others in uncharted ways.
In reading this edition of The Reporter, I implore you to open yourself to the possibilities that can come your way if you are ready to make waves and leave an impact. Allow yourself to make ripples, new connections, and new opportunities to be the best you there is. I am always one to say, “try anything once!”
As the seasons change, and summer is right around the corner, there is no better time than now to push yourself and challenge your own boundaries. Now go, enjoy these pages and what you may find here!
- Ali Burgess, Editor-in-Chief
One of the most rewarding parts of exploration is discovering who we are. As we transition from Exploration to Fusion, I encourage you, loyal readers, to take what you’ve learned about yourself and apply it to your identity. Push yourself to collaborate with others—after all, life is more meaningful when shared. Just because you can do something alone doesn’t mean you should. People need people. Stetson is a place rich in relationships, offering countless opportunities to blend your interests with those of others, uncovering more about yourself and the world than you ever imagined. With this magazine, I hope you continue embracing who you are while seeking out the community that makes this school truly unique.
Whether you’re drawn to stories about our sister publication Touchstone or the intersection of culture and religion, I hope you find something in these pages that sparks your interest. Happy reading!
- Sara Ward, Executive Editor
In this edition of The Reporter, the writers looked for the ways that topics can merge into something new and creative. In doing so, we learned that there are many connections in our daily lives at Stetson; a topic you learn in one class might help you engage with someone, and an idea from an article you once read might help you write the perfect hook. Finding these small connections is a persistent theme in this edition and throughout our magazines this year. Connecting with the other branches of Hatter Network to create this edition of The Reporter gave us an amazing opportunity to fuse creativity and talent. Not only will you find interesting articles, but you will be able to visualize them through the dynamic photography and designs that accompany them.
- Reagan Shivers, Managing Editor
Throughout the course of this semester, I have gotten better at ‘fusing’ things together. Between work, school and my personal life, I know that I am becoming fluent in multitasking. It’s exhausting, but it is challenges like these that also draws out some of my most creative solutions to problems. As you look over this edition of The Reporter, I hope you can identify some ways you mash things up in your life. Maybe combining tasks is how you conquer your to-do-list, perhaps you mentally combine two of your favorite songs, or love tasting a myriad of foods at the same time! All life needs some variety, and a true method of creativity is taking two existing things and combining them into something new. I wonder how you might challenge yourself to try something new this semester!
- Michelle Marshall, Creative Director
