Paige Hosbein and Peter Jones Romans, We hope your day off includes sleeping in, spending time with friends and family, eating good food, and of course, reading The Forum. This edition hits a wide variety of interests – from a look into the Chicago mayoral election, to a spotlight on Madelyn Hill’s endeavors in embroidery, to another, long-awaited installment of Musicology. We are so thankful for the opportunity to craft this edition, and it couldn’t have been possible without such a talented group of writers, managing editor, Tejas Vadali, and advisor, Mr. Tempone. The next time you see a writer in the hallway, make sure they know you liked their piece!  Lastly, we would like to give a special thanks to our exceptional senior advisor, Stephanie Racker. She’s been extraordinarily helpful throughout this process, and we can’t tell her how appreciative we are. Happy reading! Kindly, Paige and Peter (P-squared)]]>