The Olivetree Review Dear Reader,
Managing Editor’s Note
Thank you for picking up Issue 48 of The Olivetree Review! For nearly three decades, this journal has been devoted to showcasing the creative talents of Hunter College’s undergraduate student body. Established in 1983 by students and future Hunter professors, the Olivetree continues to function successfully as a wholly student-run publication. By providing this outlet for our writers and artists, we hope to expand the creative community at Hunter. Our staff is comprised entirely of Hunter undergraduate volunteers, working in three editorial departments: poetry, fiction & non-fiction, and visual art. Any student who can commit the time to reviewing submissions throughout the semester is more than welcome to be an editor. Pieces are selected through open deliberation and majority vote at editorial meetings. It is our belief that the more voices we have at these meetings, the more representative our body of work will be. All work is anonymous to the editors, in the interest of keeping the selection process as unbiased as possible. In addition to seeking enthusiastic new editors each semester, we are also looking for students interested in eventually holding positions in production, treasury, publicity, and even event coordination. The Olivetree proudly hosts open mic nights each semester, giving students the chance to perform their poetry, spoken word, music, and more. For more information about events, submitting material to The Olivetree Review, joining our staff, and other news, please visit our website, theolivetreereview.com. Recently redesigned by Publicity Manager Jessica Taghap, it has helped to significantly expand our readership and recognition, and we hope you will find it helpful in answering all your questions. Special thanks to all those who submitted to our journal! Your contributions keep the Olivetree growing. Thanks, as well, to our many editors, without whom those submissions would not receive the attention they deserve. Finally, a big thank you to The Print Center, for always being patient with us! Sincerely, Victoria Sharoyan Managing Editor, Fall 2010