This is the first edition of The Pointed Circle created post-COVID shutdown. The process of gathering the art and writing for this issue has filled us with love and hope for the future. Gratitude fills our hearts and by extension, this very book.

Diversity has also been at the root of our edition, mirroring the group from which it came. We have editors as old as 17 and as young as 56. We have a diverse array of gender identities, expressions, and sexualities. Many of our editors have provided their own cultural

lenses to this process—their family histories, the presence of their ancestors, and more. Because of this, the edition you hold is the product of several generations of eyes, an array of perceptions, and many lifetimes of experiences.

Working with a large editorial team towards a lofty goal presents its own challenges, but with each complication comes opportunities for learning, growth, and bonding. Above all else, this is a group that wishes to share how thankful we are for each other and to celebrate the support and trust we gave unconditionally to each other over the last two terms. The lasting connections we have made through this magazine extend out far beyond the work and we are delighted to say we will know each other for years to come.

We are honored and humbled to be part of a long standing Pointed Circle legacy, beginning with the first publication in 1984. With that, we proudly present the 39th edition of The Pointed Circle Literary Magazine.

We hope you feel the love we felt in making it.

Sincerely,

The Pointed Circle Student Editorial Board of 2023

Editors:
Riley Bader, Isabelle Cordova, Malia Gayomali, Sydney Haner, Shannon Jones, Kendall Larson, Delaney Oliver-Nutt, René Pugmire, Tristan Tebeau, Mayrim Vega