Scientifically, the process of regenerating begins by dividing an organism into two parts before piecing it back together in a new, unique form.

Much like these organisms, our community has been divided for some time now—but we are finding ways to come together again, stronger than before.

For us at ENYE, regeneration does not just mean something new—it also means building off what our ancestors, community and peers have previously created.

Even the theme—Regeneración—is not new. The theme of this issue was inspired by a revolutionary newspaper from the 1900s published in the midst of a dictatorship in Mexico. 

The stories in this issue feature voices in the Latine community that are actively combating stereotypes and injustices. While it is important for us as a staff, and as Latines, to have a conversation about these uncomfortable topics, we wanted to celebrate the actions community members are taking to inspire others to regenerate in their own way. 

A big thanks to the team at ENYE, the class of journalism 450 students and professor Teresa Puente for making the magic happen. None of this would have been possible without their collaboration and support. 

We hope the reader is inspired to understand that even after destruction, the next step is to always regenerate.