MAGAZINE STAFF
LETTER FROM AN EDITOR We’re finally here, the end of the school year and graduation for many. It’s been a crazy time for all of us. For me, I only spent two non-consec-
Andres Leon, Editor-in-Chief editorinchief@22westmedia.com Jensen Puckett, Managing Editor managingeditor@22westmedia.com Avery Keller, Lead Copy Editor copyeditor@22westmedia.com Lianna Schieber, Distribution Manager distributionmanager@22westmedia.com Jake Winkle, Art Director artdirector@22westmedia.com Arielle Zepeda, Graphic Design Intern
utive semesters on campus the entire time I attended LBSU. I know others spent even less time here. For those who are graduating this year, we’ll be spending our last moments with LBSU at Angel Stadium. Personally, I don’t mind the shortened ceremony or the venue, but it’s a little odd that when we leave, we won’t even be on campus. Even as we all have mixed emotions regarding this anticlimactic ending, we can now turn a new page and start writing the next chapter. But before we do that, we’re going to flip back a few pages and reflect on the year we’ve had. In this issue of 22 West Magazine, we’ll be highlighting some of our favorite pieces from the year, featuring our amazing and dedicated team of volunteers and interns. I’m so proud of all the work we’ve done, and the truly moving pieces our team has produced. Please enjoy our May highlights issue, and we hope to see you back next year!
AVERY KELLER, LEAD COPY EDITOR
COVER DESIGN Madison Hoiby, Illustrator @hoibvy
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CONTACT US Email: info@22westmedia.com Mail: 1212 Bellflower Blvd, Suite 108 Long Beach, CA 90815 Disclaimer and Publication Information: 22 West Magazine is published using ad money and partial funding provided by the Associated Students, Inc. All Editorials are the opinions of their individual authors, not the magazine, ASI nor LBSU. All students are welcome and encouraged to be a part of the staff. All letters to the editor will be considered for publication. However, LBSUstudents will have precedence. Please include name and major for all submissions. They are subject to editing and will not be returned. Letters may or may not be edited for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and length. 22 West Magazine will publish anonymous letters, articles, editorials, and illustrations, but must have your name and information attached for our records. Letters to the editor should be no longer than 500 words. 22 West Magazine assumes no responsibility, nor is it liable, for claims of its advertisers. Grievance procedures are available in the Associated Students business office.
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