October 2026 Issue
Prompt:
For this October issue, we invite you to be inspired by the falling of autumnal leaves. Reflect on the term “falling” and allow your mind to wander—indeed, each of us may arrive at a different destination when we ponder what it is to fall. Perhaps you find yourself considering the beauty that is in failure …or falling in love … or maybe even the things of life that fall away when you’re at maximum capacity.
Wherever you land, we hope your musings are fruitful and ignite the sparks of creativity this autumn.
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Synapse Board Members
Abby Bauder Editor-in-Chief Varshitha Dhulipala Managing Editor Sara Montoya Senior Acquisitions Editor Pooja Shree Chettiar Acquisitions Editor Anokhi Kholwadwala Senior Staff Writer Jacob Haddadin Staff Writer Ashley Kidwell Staff Writer Avani Kashyap Staff Writer Elina Chen Staff Artist Keziah Chow Senior Copy Editor
Maha Kirmani Senior Copy Editor Angeline Ajit Senior Copy Editor Yegene Lee Copy Editor Mihai Cipleu Senior Design Editor Nicole Petit Senior Design Editor Samar Ahmed Design Editor Emma Grosser Social Media Manager
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