LETTER FROM AN EDITOR

LETTER FROM AN EDITOR

On my first day of classes this semester, I was T-boned on Beach Drive, and I have been on edge, as I’ve been getting metaphorically T-boned by life in every aspect ever since. CSULB is also being T-boned and it feels impossible to keep track, which is why we’re trying to make it trackable at 22 West Media, a separate entity from the Journalism & Public Relations Department. I love student media. Here at 22 West Magazine, the only editorial oversight is me, our managing editor and copy editor. We’re the only line between getting 22 West Media defunded for a controversial article, which has nearly happened before. Don’t ask.

What I’m saying is that if you want to get published as a student and get your voice platformed, reach out to anyone at 22 West Media and we can serve you. We’re funded by your tuition fees and are a tool to be used. Right now we’re platforming student voices against parking fees, President Jane Close Conoley’s pay increase and the Fine Arts buildings heatwave kerfuffle. We’ve barely scratched the surface of what’s happening on campus. If you haven’t tuned into our YouTube channel, please watch our video titled, “No Proper A/C in Fine Arts Buildings Means Injustice to Students,” to get caught up. This is going to be a huge semester for revelations, drama and holding people accountable for their actions. Stay tuned.

Anyways, enjoy this edition of our Out-ober issue, featuring many Queer voices from students, new hires, creatives. Also, 22 West Media doesn’t condone the use of Section 1 drugs. That’s all, thank you, call my secretary if you have any issues. Also, a belated rest in peace to the Queen, Betty White, who lived to be 99 years old.

-ANDRES LEON, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF