Volume 2017

Since its birth in 1893, The Echo has developed a rich history, serving the Furman community not only as an esteemed publication of student literary and art works but also, and perhaps more importantly, as a location of conversation and communion among writers, artists, and readers. The Echo seeks to publish innovative work by promising writers and artists and to expose members of the editorial board to the process of editing and producing a literary magazine. In addition to the printed magazine, we are able to offer online versions of this and previous years’ editions, thanks to Furman University Scholar Exchange, at http://scholarexchange.furman.edu/echo. I want to acknowledge and thank my advisors, who maintained me while I maintained the magazine; my assistant editors, who pushed with me through the grief and glories of process; the editorial board, who worked with diligence to bring this collection together; the writers and artists, who fill and color these pages; and you, O reader, for whom we continue to create.