It’s been a rough fall 2006 semester.  We know, because when we were conducting the surveys on campus (See last page) for this semester’s issue, students were bent over their textbooks, with large coffees in their hands and stressed out expressions on their faces.  We know, because every time we look across from our weekly meetings in Kimmel to the lighted windows of Bobst Library, students are sitting at study tables drooping over their heavy study materials, looking utterly defeated.  We know because teary eyed students are struggling over exasperating physics tests and homework. In fact, many of our writers and illustrators pulled some all-nighters in order to put this issue together for you.  And the fact that the sun sets at 4:30pm these days (which in student time means you have about four hours of daylight to complete your errands) makes things seem all a bit too dismal.

However, whatever you’re feeling these days, I’m sure that one of the articles featured in this issue of SEED will speak to your heart and give you encouragement and help you remember that God always sees and understands you.  And don’t forget, Christmas and winter break are just a few weeks away.  Happy Reading!