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Letter from the Editor-in-Chief

Dear Reader,

Welcome to a new year. Classes have begun, there are new freshmen wandering the campus, and once again The Rambler has things for you to read as a distraction from things that are of far greater importance. 

In my last letter, I announced that The Rambler was entering a new chapter and becoming fully virtual. Not only is this to be the first full year of Rambler’s strictly online presence, but this is also the paper’s twentieth year anniversary!  Somehow we have survived this long. On April 15, 2003, Stephen Kunath and his staff published the first issue of The Rambler. In light of their accomplishment, we will be releasing some special surprises for the Rambler down the line that you are sure to enjoy.

This year is another opportunity to continue The Rambler’s mission, to provide a forum for Catholic journalists and intellectuals. The Rambler is a place to find all sorts of things, both intellectual and entertaining. Sometimes a good laugh can heal the soul just as much as hearing the right words. 

Along with my staff, I encourage you, Dear Reader, to read what we publish this semester and even consider writing something. This is a place for discussion, debate, and laughter. Here at Christendom College, debates are an important part of our life, both about serious and hilarious issues. The Rambler has been a part of this culture for years. Going back through old issues, The Rambler has engaged in serious debates and trivial ones. (There was a debate back and forth across several issues once about where the mailboxes ought to be on campus.) So, what I have said in too many words is this: read, laugh, write, pray, grow. If these words here help you then I have achieved my goal of entertaining you.

I hope that you have a wonderful academic year!

God bless,

Rachel Giaccio

Editor-in-Chief
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