You’ve arrived in a space dedicated to the exploration of meaning as it is created through language. Here, you will discover a collection of work by students who are engaged in the practices of rhetoric and writing as essential curricular components of the John Martinson Honors Program of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Our digital platform is made possible by the generous backing of the IRIS Center for Digital Humanities, enabling us to share our efforts online. Our university is located along the Mississippi Flyway, and we draw inspiration from the beauty to be found in pink-painted sunrises and elegant waterbirds. This blog is a celebration of student work. All text…