Letter from the Staff

Letter From the Editor

Thank you for picking up the December edition of The USF Encounter “Wrap Up '22." In this issue, you’ll find some of 2022’s iconic pop-culture moments, Frank’s holiday gift guide and the rise of Pickleball!

This issue also features an essay “Sam’s Bridge” from University of St. Francis student, Maya Willis Policandriotes. Maya reached out to the Encounter to share her powerful story about Samuel Myers. Her article brings awareness to the suicide and mental health awareness organization, Sam Myers Foundation.

This is our last issue for the fall semester, and I would like to thank the Encounter staff for doing a great job. I look forward to continuing the position as Editor-inChief for the spring semester and bringing more great reads to campus!

I would like to give a big congratulations and thank you to Sarah and Jessica for everything they’ve done for the Encounter. I am very grateful to have met them and been able to work with them throughout my few semesters here at St. Francis. They make the fourth floor full of energy and laughs; the fourth floor won’t be the same without them and I wish them the best!

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Again, thank you for picking up our December issue “Wrap Up 2022.” We hope you enjoy and have an amazing winter break!

All the Love, Val Reyes