y design, Open is a collaborative project that relies on multiple forms and types of support from people and programs from across the Philadelphia University community. For this collective assistance, the writers, editors, and designers associated with Open Issue 2 are deeply indebted. In particular, the following individuals have earned our respect and profound thanks.

Special Thanks
The most gratitude for Open is due the student writers, editors, and designers as well as the supportive faculty and staff who volunteered their expertise, time, and heart to will this project to completion. The Honors Program, with its talented students and faculty, has remained a steadfast Open supporter since Issue I and thus deserves showers of sincere appreciation.

Credits
All contributors have given written permission for their work to be edited for and published in this print and online project. No part of this anthology may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, except as may be expressly permitted by the applicable copyright statutes or in writing by the copyright holder. For more information about Open, contact John Eliason, Ph.D., Director of Writing Across the Curriculum: (215) 951 2614 or EliasonJ@PhilaU.edu. Thank you.