Welcome to another day in the fight for social and environmental justice. In this issue of Seeds of Change, we examine the art of activism. This means, of course, several things. There is a fine art to organizing and pushing for change. Likewise, those engaged in these struggles make frequent use of the arts in getting their message across. The marriage of art and activism is as time-tested as it is powerful. Painters and musicians have found a rich source of inspiration in activist issues. Likewise, music and art often serve as rallying points for activists trying to make their voices heard. Many of the most memorable images of large recent protests are the giant street puppets activists carry as standards, and almost all of us can think of songs written by artists like Bob Dylan that continue to enjoy popularity - and relevance – 40 years after they were written.
     Seeds of Change sprang from two campus activist groups. It strives to bring together those involved in campus activism, and those who are concerned about the world around them and wish to get more involved. The magazine hopes to bring together voices from throughout the campus activist community. Among other things, this issue features stories on socially conscious hip-hop artists, the influence of the Beat movement on social issues, and a growing movement on campus to increase the presence of fair-trade coffee. We hope this magazine conveys a sense of the vibrancy and vitality of campus activism, and encourages you to participate in making the world around you a better place.