Letter from the Editors

Dear Reader, 

First and foremost, thanks for taking the time to click your way back to us. We’ve missed you. 

These days it can be hard to focus on art and literature, which has prompted Fools to reflect on the ways that we as an organization can better use our space in the circulation of content. As of late, all of us have been consumed by global struggle and change, for better and for worse. 

This moment has forced us to be creative with the ways in which we seek connection—an endeavor that took most everyone by surprise whether or not they’re involved with Fools’ Editorial Board. Our solution to this challenge was to continue our summer zine series, Foolish. This gave us the chance to offer our members the space to create, while allowing us to rebrand Fools’ purpose in this new reality. Volume 8.5 was curated entirely without meeting in person; everything has been done via Zoom, e-mail, Slack, FaceTime, and text messaging. An adaptation that was not ideal, but imperative to our mission.

The content our community members produce as distilled versions of ourselves has become even more vital. We must continue the practice of listening to one another and consuming media with mindfulness and intention. Fools extends its platform to those who wish to share as well as those who wish to listen. It is only through this process that we can make necessary progress.

Publication is the most efficient way that we as an organization can participate in this change as we strive for transparency, intentionality, and inclusivity. Our priority as a team and as a magazine is to amplify voices. This present time period has ushered in an unrest that directly affects our mindset and productivity, increasing the difficulty but also the value of creativity. 

Seek solace in the pages of Foolish Vol. 8.5.