a letter from the editors-in-chief

Dear readers,

Welcome to the spring 2022 issue of PRISM Magazine! This semester, we strove to understand the concept of duality. Through PRISM’s spring theme, we seek to acknowledge the differences that exist in each of us and honor the harmony of those distinctions. Duality represents the ways in which we all seek and experience balance as a result, rather than in spite, of our diversity. We aim to center our time in college and beyond around learning to celebrate the contrasts that will always exist in us. This contrast is what makes our individuality so singular and engaging, and enthusiasm for it so crucial. Our distinctions are what create the surprises in life, and together the variety of life brings balance. We hope that this issue inspires you to reflect on the duality within yourself that you see every day.

We are so proud to have been able to lead and work with this incredible team of PRISM staff. This group of creative, talented individuals works so hard to create an excellent publication and showcase their many talents, and it is clear in this latest edition. Thank you especially to our editorial board for their amazing and committed work this semester. We would like to recognize Emily, Sophia and Daniella for their extraordinary contributions in creating the magazine. We truly admire all PRISM staffers’ dedication and talent. This will be our last semester with PRISM as we graduate and embark on a new chapter of our lives, but we leave with the skills we gained through PRISM and fond memories of all the staff. PRISM has always sought to provide thought-provoking, educational and entertaining literature to the Honors community, but it also has the dual purpose of providing an outlet for writers and artists in the realm of journalism. We know that the futures of each and every PRISM staffer and editor are bright and exciting, and we can’t wait to see you all continue to grow.

Thank you for reading PRISM’s spring 2022 magazine. As you navigate your successes and obstacles and find moments of hardship and happiness, we hope you will find joy in the chaos. We hope you will strive to embrace the sense of duality within each of you.

Sincerely,

Joyce Jiang and Soumya Kona

Kiran Mital

Dee-Dee Oguejiofor

Nikita Patel

Reya Patel

Derek Pena

Catherine Pereira

Hannah Powell

Yamika Ramesh

Mariam Sargsyan

Niloufar Saririan

Veronika Schmalfuss

Greta Schmitzer

Holly Smith

Amanda Smith

Olutimilehin Sobanjo

Jacob Stein

Marinna Stopa

Max Taylor

Uma Vogeti

Julia Zhu