Notes from the Editor (Dan Golden):

Welcome to bordertown 2010. From the beginning it has been my mission to find the best and most talented writers from the students at MSSU. This has not been an easy task, and at times I felt as though I was searching through the dark. In my journey I have fallen into states of frustration, but I soon realized that my staff and the other people I have worked with are very helpful and talented and became my guiding lights.
    With the help of my staff, bordertown 2010 has become a success. There is a buzz around campus in regards to our publication, and I could not be prouder or more honored to work with the people that made this issue happen.
    I first want to thank my staff, so thank you Howie Lindeman, Stacy Heiskell, Josh Klugh, Katie Farmer, and Tasha Martin. You have all been a great deal of help in compiling, promoting, and creating this issue of bordertown. Without all of your help this issue would not have come together.
    I also want to thank Dr. Joey Brown, and Dr. Michael Howarth. Both of you have given me great advice and direction when I was lost. You two are the heartbeat of bordertown and prove that patience and knowledge are invaluable assets when creating such a work. Without both of your confidence and expertise this issue would not be.
    I also have a special thanks to Joan Kearney. You have been tolerant of my constant nagging, possess a great sense of humor when I was most stressed, and proved tolerant of my blatant misspelling of your name. Thank you for your time, patience, and help.
    Mark Thomas, you took an impossible task and put two of your classes to work on it. You have been patient and efficient, and you and your classes are as much a part of bordertown as anyone else. You took a vague idea and created wonderful cover designs. Thank you for your help and your talented students work.
    I would also like to thank Bill Hunt and Rob Surber for your help in promoting our magazine.
    Lastly, I want to thank all the contributors who found interest in our magazine and submitted their work. Not all of you were able to make it in, but these are the tough choices I must make as an editor. Regardless of your acceptance, I thank you for taking the time to submit your work.