This second fall issue of Kalliope focuses on Transformation. It contains writing and editing by Shavawn M. Berry, Donald Tripp, Caitlen Welch and Mara Ray Michael, the interns currently working for Kalliope. In addition, it also features work from ASU technical editing students, Maria Banuelos, Adam Behrends, Robert Jenkins, Kayla Hernandez, Jennifer Mata, Ben Torsdahl, Holly Banks, and Marilyn Zimmerman.
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Topics include the transformative aspect of travel, our ongoing and ever- increasing fascination with technology including vlogs and iPhones, the transformation of the way we consume films, videos and other media, the tremendous changes in our day to day lives, the way that the arts transform us, and the effect on the current wave of spiritual transformation engulfing the world. ~ Shavawn M. Berry, Managing Editor
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FROM THE GUEST EDITOR
It took me a long time to come up with the theme for my issue of Kalliope. Admittedly, I never even really came up with the word “Transformation”. The managing editor, Shavawn Berry, suggested it when I pitched my idea to her and I ran with it.
The idea of transformation came from my borderline unhealthy obsession with technology and how it has changed so quickly in such a short amount of time. It fascinates me to sit at a computer and be able to connect with anyone in the world in just a few short seconds.
I played around with the idea of modernity and change. In the end, I think transformation is a good term to use to describe the idea behind this issue.
We all face problems, trials, and tribulations in life. We succeed at the little –and not so little— things and push forward to make ourselves better. When we fail, we must reflect on our failures and move forward with life.
Winston Churchill once said “To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.” Change is a proxy to a transformation—by changing yourself, you transform yourself to be a better person and live a better life. The thing to remember is that a transformation takes time. It is not something that you can expect to happen overnight, or even over a few days. Transformations take time and effort. It’s not easy. But it’s worth it.
So make a choice. Make a change. Begin your transformation and stand by it. You won’t regret it. ~ Donald Tripp
It took me a long time to come up with the theme for my issue of Kalliope. Admittedly, I never even really came up with the word “Transformation”. The managing editor, Shavawn Berry, suggested it when I pitched my idea to her and I ran with it.
The idea of transformation came from my borderline unhealthy obsession with technology and how it has changed so quickly in such a short amount of time. It fascinates me to sit at a computer and be able to connect with anyone in the world in just a few short seconds.
I played around with the idea of modernity and change. In the end, I think transformation is a good term to use to describe the idea behind this issue.
We all face problems, trials, and tribulations in life. We succeed at the little –and not so little— things and push forward to make ourselves better. When we fail, we must reflect on our failures and move forward with life.
Winston Churchill once said “To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.” Change is a proxy to a transformation—by changing yourself, you transform yourself to be a better person and live a better life. The thing to remember is that a transformation takes time. It is not something that you can expect to happen overnight, or even over a few days. Transformations take time and effort. It’s not easy. But it’s worth it.
So make a choice. Make a change. Begin your transformation and stand by it. You won’t regret it. ~ Donald Tripp