Letter from the Editor: Being the First Voice
May 5th, 2025
Editor-in-Chief, Arionna Thomas
Well, we did it everyone! Another academic year down, and varying more to go for those still on their academic journey. It feels as if this one was a rollercoaster of caffeine and deadlines for some, and a blur of late-night study sessions and early morning classes for others. As the Editor-in-Chief of this newspaper alongside Jacqueline, I've seen firsthand the power of giving people a platform. The Conglomerate has worked to provide a space for diverse voices, to share stories that matter, and to shine a light on issues within our campus community.
But as this year concludes, and we look ahead to the summer break, I want to talk about something equally, if not more, vital: the power of being the first voice . . .
Artwork by Edith Fernanda Baquedano Zavala
Praisesong for the Kitchen Table: Recipes from the Congo Staff
October 29, 2025Like shown in Crystal Wilkinson’s Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghost, food and cooking are a good way to connect with family and other people you care about in the past and the present. Taste and smell are the two senses that can most easily trigger people’s memories, so with Wilkinson on our minds, the Congo staff were asked to share recipes that hold special meaning to them: the dishes that remind them of home, loved ones, and moments worth keeping close. These recipes each have their own story and connection, and they are meant to be passed from one kitchen to another. Enjoy!
