Claire Griffiths
Hello, readers! I’m one of the editors of this year’s edition of Trillium. There are so many amazing submissions which were so inspiring. I would like to thank every one of the people who entered submissions, because without them this edition would not have come to light. I’m sure everyone’s participation in writing submissions has inspired the rest of the writing community here at Ramapo. I hope you’ll enjoy it!
Luka Marjanovic
Be honest, how many pieces did you actually read? Did you just look at the pictures? No matter how you consumed this edition of Trillium, I want to thank you for actually taking the time out of your life to actually do it, and I hope this is not the last Trillium you read.
Natalie Tsur
The process was one we were not entirely sure about at first, being that this is our first full print edition since 2020. We spent time soliciting submissions, talking through what works and what doesn’t, and seeing what consistent themes emerge. What we found was students wanted to write, and write about relationships, introspective reflections, and a heightened sense of loneliness magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a collection we are proud to deliver to the Ramapo community, and we are grateful to have put this together at a time when literature and art are most needed.
Joe Ferreri
Trillium was a labor of love over this semester for myself and all the editors alike. Putting this book together was an experience I am so grateful to have contributed to. You know, we would have these moments when reviewing submissions when a poem would be read aloud or an art piece would be pulled up on the board, where we all knew yep, this is making the final cut. This Trillium is a manifestation of every single one of those moments. We hope you enjoyed consuming it–however you did–half as much as we enjoyed putting it together.
Keely Lombardi
Trillium gave me the opportunity to interview a professor who has had a great impact on me. I will look back at this time fondly. I had the privilege of reading many beautiful pieces of writing. I hope you enjoy reading this edition, and look forward to the next.
Isabella Gregory
My time working on Trillium was an eye opening experience. I was honored to be able to read and review submissions from the students here at Ramapo. I hope all of our readers find a piece they feel connected to, as our editors did. Happy reading!
Patrick Keastead
As an English major, being in charge of communications was something I never would’ve thought I would be. I did something different and stepped out of my comfort zone, but the experience was absolutely worth it. I’m proud of everything we’ve accomplished this semester with this beautiful magazine. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Happy reading!!
Zach Benjamin
My work with Trillium was an amazing experience. It was very interesting to read and see other students’ writing and art. I hope everyone enjoys the wonderful submissions, because they are truly one-of-a-kind. Happy reading!