Editor's Welcome

Calling yourself a wimp to the 10,000 readers of The Burr takes some courage. And going white water rafting for the first time does, too. Chief Copy Editor Lisa Hofmann overcame her fears and took a trip down the “Yach” River in Pennsylvania. She shares her story in the cover story, "Rafting Is Not a Spectator Sport".

In this issue, our staff tried very hard to find something of interest for everyone. I hope you find we have been successful. Along with the sports stories, we have included a local band and the label that is helping it, a woman’s struggle with cancer during an already stressful time in her family’s life and why some people choose to sit in Country Kitchen in the wee hours of the morning. There is also an entire section dedicated to working students -- why and where they are employed.

I hope you find something in this issue that entertains or touches you. I thank the entire staff who worked on this magazine. And thanks to all the readers. Enjoy.

Michelle L. Cioci