The COVID-19 pandemic hit the world hard and classrooms even harder. In the height of panic, teachers and school administration worked with what they had for the students' best interest. Proms were canceled and elementary schoolers learned multiplication on Zoom. Pivots were made to try and compensate for the shocks and concerns people were riddled with. Coming up on five years since the pandemic, we are starting to see the lasting effects in the classroom.

On Saturday, October 4, the Sarah Lawrence Activities Council (SLAC) hosted their annual Fall Festival, a charming celebration of the approaching season. In addition to pumpkin painting and lawn games, the club organized a caramel-apple making station, an array of seasonal refreshments including apple cider and hot chocolate and an ambient setting complete with music and decorations. The festival was held on Westlands’ North Lawn and was well attended by the student body. 

As history starts to repeat itself, looking to the past – especially its political activists – becomes increasingly important. I was lucky enough to interview Jennifer Camper, a self-described, “ average half-Arab smart-ass dyke cartoonist”. Camper has been creating comics since the early 1980s about her experiences as a half-Lebanese American Lesbian, as well as the ever-changing political climate. Her most popular works include  Camper for Rude Girls and Dangerous Women, subGURLZ, or her contributions to numerous anthologies. Her cartoons are witty, candid, and utterly relevant, from the first release to the current day.