Editor’s Note Openwide is “so fims”
Editor in Chief MARWA HASSAN
MANAGING EDITOR
“Typical fims” “You sound sooo fims” What is FIMS? Is it an insult? Despite common discourse, there is no standard of what a FIMS student is. You are FIMS because you study within the faculty. You are FIMS regardless of whether you wear a cardigan, listen to indie music, or remind your friends of the unequal treatment of people in our world. The only thing we have in common are our mandatory classes. That’s a good thing. The multiplicity of FIMS is what makes it so interesting. Recognizing that we share a common frame of reference – the FIMS learning experience – is a solid ground from which to build solidarity. Take back FIMS. It’s not an insult. It’s a descriptor for cool, unique, and a multitude of other adjectives, humans. FIMS is truly what you make of it, so let’s make it great. For all of us graduating, check out the “To My Fellow Graduates” feature the unofficial FIMS yearbook - in the last pages of this issue. A sneaky shoutout to Sasha Torres, if you’re reading this, hi and I think you’re great. Thanks for making sure the last shred of optimism I have didn’t fade away with my final critical theory course. This issue is dedicated to all the FIMS kids. You rock don’t ever change, sincerely sgordo. A special thanks goes out to all the contributors, editors, Niall, and graphics team that dedicated their spring days to this issue. And yes, I have thanked a member of One Direction in each issue of Volume 16; a gift to 16 year old me.
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