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Three years and five issues later, I’m finally saying goodbye to what has been one of the most impactful experiences of my college career. I have been extremely fortunate to witness and contribute to the growth of this magazine from the very beginning. There’s something so special about working on a project from the ground up. Progress can be agonizingly slow and terrifyingly fast all at the same time, and nobody knows what they’re doing, just that it needs to be done. I’ve been privileged to work alongside some of the most passionate and talented individuals throughout my journey with Strike, and I cannot say thank you enough to the people who’ve mentored me all along the way. I couldn’t do any of this without the support of my team, everyone from Issue 01 all the way to Issue 05. I am so grateful for every triumph and every obstacle that has made my experience at Strike Magazine Saint Augustine unforgettable.

As I prepare for the next steps in my life, I am honored and excited to leave this magazine in the hands of our new Editor-in-Chief and our rising staff, who I know will continue to take Strike to new heights–to prove what it means to dream bigger than anyone else ever has before, to be limitless in a world full of limiting institutions and beliefs, and to show the world that everyone deserves a seat at the table, even sexy, confident, hustling, fashion-loving Primadonnas.

Strike has been my love letter to the world. As you flip through the following pages, I hope you feel inspired by the love, passion, and hard work that has been translated into beautiful words and stunning images. This is my final love letter to you (for now). Thank you for your endless support and for the opportunity to share my heart with you. Dream big, be limitless, be you, and Strike Out!

With love,

Abby Martos, Editor-in-Chief

Once again we did it! I couldn’t be more grateful for our amazing team who year after year gets the job done. Working with you all has been a dream, and even when it looks like it won’t get done, we pull through. This is my first and last year working with you as creative director and I couldn’t be more honored and thankful for this role within the magazine.

I started as a makeup artist on issue two and have grown by leaps and bounds since then. Having worked in four different positions in Strike, the experience opened my eyes to the many sides of production and made me appreciate each team even more. Working side by side with other directors and helping make each issue come to life has been a most rewarding opportunity because it’s not often in life you can be surrounded by so many like-minded people.

“There’s no business like show business” and having worked on issue 5, I can tell you this saying should absolutely include magazines! Putting together a magazine is a journey like no other: editing, hiring, makeup, shopping, shooting, writing, etc. When we publish and get the first copy of the magazine I can practically smell the blood, sweat, and tears on the pages, and I love it. This has been an experience I will definitely treasure and will never forget all those who worked with me and helped shape who I am today.

Our theme Primadonna Girl meant a lot to me as well as our team. What is that? Who is she? Is it a way of being? These were all things running through my head when I reflected on this concept of the Primadonna Girl. I came to the conclusion that it’s about adding a little extraness to our everyday lives. So stop living simply and be extra! Be extra in your fashion, voice, dreams, and goals. So when you find what you want, go for it and be bold.

So while this is a hello, it’s also a bittersweet goodbye. My time as creative director has been short, but so lifechanging and monumental. I wish for everyone who reads this to be inspired and live a life with zest! Dream big, live large, and channel the energy of a Primadonna girl.

With Gratitude, Sarah Hansen Creative Director

1. What’s your go-to drink?

a. Spicy margs b. Espresso martini c. Cosmopolitan d. Champagne e. Old Fashioned f. Lemon drop martini a. Kate Moss b. Julia Fox c. Princess Diana d. Paris Hilton e. Iris Apfel f. Kim Kardashian a. Elegant b. Preppy c. Eccentric d. Comfortable e. Sexy f. Trendy a. Baddie b. Barbiecore c. Light academia d. Model off-duty e. Glam girl f. Camp a. Rory Gilmore b. Serena Vanderwoodsen c. Elle Woods d. Emily Cooper e. Samantha Jones f. Catwoman a. Italy b. Dubai c. Tokyo d. Greece e. Paris f. Switzerland a. Capricorn, Aries b. Leo, Sagittarius c. Virgo, Pisces d. Cancer, Taurus e. Aquarius, Gemini f. Libra, Scorpio

2. Who’s your fashion icon?

3. How would you describe your style?

4. What’s your favorite aesthetic?

5. Which iconic female lead do you relate to most?

6. What’s your dream travel destination?

7. What’s your zodiac sign?

8. Pick an activity: a.Visit an art museum b. Hit the club c. Attend a fashion show d. Have a self-care day e. Go on a shopping spree f. Take a boxing class

9. Choose your favorite fashion brand: a. Blumarine b. Ralph Lauren c. Miu Miu d. Versace e. Mugler f. Loewe

10. Finally, choose your favorite song: a. Her - Meghan Thee Stallion b. Perfect Day - Hoku c. Super Rich Kids - Frank Ocean d. Cool Girl - Tove Lo e. When I Grow Up - Pussy Cat Dolls f. Vogue - Madonna