LETTERS FROM THE EDITORS

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

WINTERS,

IT HAS been one hell of a ride. I have met so many of you. I have been a part of the team here at The Artichoke for the past two years and I know I am going to miss it. I have helped create this thing that so many of you read (and thank you for that) but now I think it is time to say goodbye. Not forever but for now.

Thank you to my wonderful team, Laura and Brianna, for putting up with me when I went off schedule or shifted things around last minute. I could not have done this without you both. Thank you so much for taking initiative on projects and being so flexible and innovative for the readers.

Thank you to my writers, for without you we would not have anything to publish. You are the people that make this magazine worth publishing. With that, thank you also to the wonderful design team that make our submissions look amazing. You are small but mighty and I appreciate everyone of you.

There is a saying about March: in like a lion, out like a lamb. As this is our March/April issue, I am going to extend that into April. To everyone graduating this year, you all came in as lambs, not sure what to expect, but ready for anything, and you will be leaving York a lion. Wear this with pride, for you have seen so much and endured so much over your time here. You deserve it. It is with this parting thought that I say goodbye to you all. I hope you continue to read and contribute to our little publication.

Thank you for this amazing year, Katherine Collier

ASSISTANT EDITOR DESIGN EDITOR

YOU’RE ALMOST THERE!

It can be so difficult to stay motivated until the end of the semester as everything wraps up and you’re no doubt drowning in final projects and exams. Please remember to self-care and take breaks. You’re human; forgive yourself.

During this busy time, try to hold on to all that you have accomplished in the past school year and congratulate yourself on all of the energy and work you have put into your classes, your extracurriculars and your part-time job(s). You have made it through once again. You should be so proud.

As you trudge through these last few weeks, make sure to picture the finish line (summertime, free time, trips and traveling). It will help get you through.

Thanks to you, fellow reader(s), we have published lovely monthly issues and we could not have done it without you. So, thank you. Sincerely.

Don’t give up yet - you’ve got this!

Best,

Your Assistant Editor, Laura Bourbonnais AND SO ANOTHER year is coming to an end.

If you’re like me, you’re feeling burnt out already and counting down the weeks until the year is over. It feels so close which is exciting —but it also reminds you of how much work you have to do in the short amount of time. That’s the giant rain cloud following everyone around.

Remind yourself that even though finals season is approaching, you don’t need to be working day and night. It is okay to maintain a balance and put aside your work for other things —within a creative field especially. Put the looming deadlines aside and socialize, self-care, or get those personal to do’s checked off your list. It will save you from hitting a full creative block at the worst possible time.

When you’re faced with a crossroads of productivity or time away from your work, just remind yourself that this is the last chance to build as many memories of this time of your life as possible. You’ll reminisce on that more than however many hours you put in on that project.

Prioritize sustainability over productivity.

Best,