The greatest thing a human soul ever
does in this world is to see some-
thing, and tell what it saw in a plain
way... To see clearly is poetry,
prophecy, and religion - all in one.
JOHN RUSKIN
Editor's Note:
Reflection received 174 submissions this year; 59 of these pieces were art and photography and 115 were poetry, fiction, and prose. Due to our budget, it was impossible to print them all and sadly, many good pieces were turned away. I would, however, like to personally thank all of you who submitted your creativity, passion, and initiative. One of our posters said, "Turn blood into ink," and many of you did so beautifully. This was no small accomplishment.
Our theme for Reflection this year was "Testify." Looking at the deluge of submissions we received, I have to say Gonzaga did just that. The enormous interest and participation in the journal testifies, I think, to the richness of creative talent and passion for the arts that exists within Gonzaga's student body and large GU community as well.
Please enjoy this year's collection of chosen pieces. Each of them is unique in its own way, and each of them has something to say.
-Brooke Matson
Staff:
Assistant Editor: Eva Lohrasbi
Poetry Editors: Claire McQuerry, Emily Berke, Eva Lohrasbi
Fiction/Prose Editor: Ann Pukstas
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Dan Butterworth
Special Thanks to...
Darrell Larson, Mary Hayes, and Lawton Printing, Bill Kostelec, Joanne Shiosaki, Fritz Baldugo, and all who submitted their work this year.
Cover Art: Bleeding Hearts and skyline by Maile Marshall, Dylan Reflecting by Anthony Wadden, Heavenly Vision by Jim Gibbons, sketch of African boy by Maureen English, and acorns by Jessica Peck.
Title Page: Photograph by Eloisa Gonzalez
Copyright 2003, Reflection, Gonzaga University.
All rights reserved. No portion of this magazine may be copied or in any way reproduced without written consent of the editor and Gonzaga University.
Views and opinions in Reflection are those of individuals and do not necessarily represent the views of Gonzaga University.