Letter From the Editor

Dear Readers of the Herald,

Since our last issue, a lot has happened on this campus and around the country. Our community is grieving the loss of two members, Professor Grant Holly and Paige Gibbons ’26. While I did not know either personally, the community’s response to their loss shows how great Paige and Professor Holly were and how much they will be missed. Nationally, the University of Idaho, the University of Virginia, and Colorado Springs are all grieving the loss of students, teammates, friends, and family. It has not been an easy semester, but times like this show how strong we are as individuals and as a community.

Bicentennial, the end of stellar sports seasons, and the addition of new majors are at their best and formed memories that will last a lifetime for some. While it is im- has been alive in a way that is new for my time here. like this make the Herald special, a diverse spread of stories that attempts to capture everything the students on this campus want or need to hear about. exams; I cannot wait to be back on campus with everyone next year.

In this edition of the Herald, we try to capture all the emotions on campus in the past months and more. We start with a memorial of Professor Grant Holly with words from students and our advisor, Charlie Wilson, who counted Grant as one of his best friends. We also cover the celebrations with articles about the Bicentennial and the new Provenzano Art Gallery, which gives students a space to highlight their art in the heart of campus. We also have an investigation into the claims that fentanyl is on campus, which aims to inform students of potential risks they may be facing.

As the semester and 2022 end, I want to thank everyone who has contributed to the Herald and made our 142nd year of publication possible. First, my editorial board, Hrithik Biswas, Caitlin Carr, Kyle Mast, and Jack Hanson, have all worked tirelessly for the Herald this semester, and without them, the Herald would not be contributors, you all ensure that the Herald remains a strong voice for the students. Lastly, our faculty advisor, Charlie Wilson, for all the time and advice he has given and a journalist thanks to him.

Sincerely,

Paul Janes Editor-in-Chief