Hi Raiders. I hope you’re all doing well and that you’ve found ways to take care of yourselves while at home. These are unique times, in more ways than one, and the emotions they evoke are also myriad. While we’re living through history, it’s important that the stories we hear and that we tell ourselves are not merely echoes of each other. It’s a time to hear other people’s perspectives, to lean into vulnerability and community, and to ensure that real change occurs beyond the time of protest. Remember how long ago it was that Australia faced raging fire and America seemed on the brink of war with Iran? Someday, the stories you read on the news may feel as distant as those events. But we can’t afford to forget this.
The fights we are fighting today-ending systemic racism and police brutality, ending a deadly global pandemic-are marathons, not sprints. Make sure that you are taking care of yourself and take a proverbial drink of water every few miles: consider taking a day off social media, practice good self care, and reach out to others when you need support. On a less serious note, the Crier has had an amazing year, in no small part to your continued readership. We are so very grateful that you continue to pick up our papers and check our website, and we hope that you get it as much out of it as we do. If you have suggestions for us for next year, you can always email us at [email protected], leave comments on our website, or contact me (the editor) directly. As the editor of the Crier, I wish you all a happy summer, and hope to continue reporting for you in the fall. Thank you for reading, and have a wonderful summer break. - Kate Voltz, the editor of the Crescent Crier
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