Synaptic

Editor Notes

A Note From the Editors

By Fynn Wadsworth ’25, Eva Hoch ’25, Amelia Brown ’25, Elyse Shaw ’27

Welcome to the 45th edition of The Writing Anthology – now known as Synaptic. Founded in 1981 by now retired Central College professor Dr. Walter Cannon, Synaptic provides an annual assemblage of remarkable student work that covers a wide array of academic disciplines. This year was the most competitive cycle yet. Following a review and conference about dozens of outstanding student submissions, our editorial team has selected the following pieces for publication.

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A Note From the Editors

By Sydney Lowe ’24, Keilah Brewer ’26

Welcome to the 44th edition of The Writing Anthology – now known as Synaptic. Founded in 1981 by now-retired Central College professor Dr. Walter Cannon, Synaptic provides an annual assemblage of remarkable student work that covers a wide array of academic disciplines. This year presented even more variety of works from presentations, to musical compositions and more that provided us with ample selection. Following a review and conference over dozens of outstanding works, our team has selected the following pieces for publication.

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A Note From the Editors

By Emma Alex Carlson ’23, Mattie Francis ’23, Sydney Lowe ’22

Welcome to the 43rd edition of The Writing Anthology – now known as Synaptic. Founded in 1981 by now-retired Central College professor Dr. Walter Cannon, Synaptic provides an annual assemblage of remarkable student work that covers a wide array of academic disciplines. This year was the most competitive cycle yet. Following a review and conference about dozens of outstanding student submissions, our editorial team has selected the following pieces for publication.

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A Note From the Editors

By Stacey Whittle ’10, Danielle Jacobson ’09

Welcome to the 29th edition of The Writing Anthology.

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A Note From the Editors

By Emma Alex Carlson ’23, Mattie Francis ’23, Gabrielle Anderson ’22

Welcome to the 42nd edition of The Writing Anthology. Founded in 1981 by now-retired Central College professor Dr. Walter Cannon, The Writing Anthology presents an annual collection of remarkable student work that spans a wide variety of academic disciplines.

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A Note From the Editors

By Emma Alex Carlson ’23, Gabrielle Anderson ’22

Welcome to the 41st edition of The Writing Anthology.

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A Note From the Editors

By Gabrielle Anderson '22 and Christa Miller '20

Welcome to the 40th edition of The Writing Anthology. As we all learned this year, change happens quickly. However, transition tends to go slowly, bringing with it feelings of denial, shock, anger, frustration and stress. Transition can also bring us closer together and give us hope.

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Art & Editorial Credits

By Various Artists

Art and editorial credits for 2020 edition of the Central College Writing Anthology.

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A Note From the Editors

By Stacy Peterson '92 & Tom Egger '93

As a way of recognizing and rewarding academic excellence, the Honors Committee and the Skills Committee take pleasure in publishing this anthology of student writing.

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Note from the editors

By Tom Egger '93 and Julie Noordsy '94

Twelve papers were selected for their readability, originality, and insight.

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A Note From the Editors

By Betsy Loomans '01 & Gwen Vahl '00

Welcome to the 2000 Writing Anthology!

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A Note From the Editors

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As a way of recognizing and rewarding academic excellence, the Honors Committee and the Skills Committee take pleasure in publishing this anthology of student writing.

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A Note From the Editor

By Walter Cannon

As a way of recognizing and rewarding academic excellence, the Honors Committee and the Skills Committee take pleasure in publishing this anthology of student writing.

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A Note From the Editors

By Julie Noordsy '94 & Paula Peterson '95

As a way of recognizing and rewarding academic excellence, the Honors Committee and the Skills Committee take pleasure in publishing this anthology of student writing.

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A Note From the Editors

By Stacy DeBoef '97 & Brandee Marckmann '95

Each term Central professors enjoy reading a plethora of student papers.

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A Note From the Editors

By Stacy DeBoef '97 & David Chivers '98

The Writing Anthology is paramount in recognizing students who have shown excellence in writing.

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A Note From the Editors

By David Chivers '98 & Christine Geenen '97

The Writing Anthology recognizes students who have shown excellence in writing.

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A Note From the Editors

By Danita Browne '99 & Betsy Loomans '01

Welcome to another edition of The Writing Anthology.

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A Note from the Editors

By K.E. Daft '19 & Marin Harrington '21

Welcome to the 39th edition of The Writing Anthology.

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A Note from the Editors

By Hannah Marcum ‘18 & K.E. Daft ‘19

It is our delight to share this year’s publication with you. After reviewing submissions representing a wide variety of disciplines, we selected the following eleven pieces to be featured in the anthology.

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