The 2015 graduates of Jackalope Magazine express their gratitude for Jackalope faculty advisors Julia Goldberg and Tony O’Brien. Tony has pushed me more in my documentary photography than anyone has in these last two years at SFUAD. I don’t think I would have progressed as much as I have and found my voice without him. He has been an inspiration and a great guidance to me. —Ashley Costello Julia is my mentor. I would not have had the success I’ve had at this college without her help. Tony is a wonderful man too. He buys me b[everages]. —Nick Martinez I remember the first time I came to Jackalope looking for Julia’s help with an article to submit for a local internship. I was so nervous because Julia seemed like such a cool and confident teacher and person and I so badly wanted to impress her. Looking back on it, the article I wrote was kind of shit, but she helped me believe in my abilities as a journalist and writer. She recommended I apply to Jackalope [Magazine] and it turned into one of the most rewarding, fun and fulfilling experiences of my college career. Julia has been such a influential part of my last year and a half in college, I’m honored to have had her as a teacher and I’m so grateful for the time I’ve gotten to know her and work with her. Plus we both like “Orphan Black” so that’s awesome! Thank you for everything Julia! And Tony too!! —Zoe Baillargeon I am very grateful for being a part of Jackalope. Not only have I been able to meet many people, but Tony and Julia have helped me be better. Tony is the perfect head of the photography department. He is a compassionate man who cares about his students as individuals. I feel I can come to his office no matter what I got on my mind, and Tony will listen. He has given me opportunities within photography that I will take with me after graduation. He has pushed me to do more than I thought I was able to and has, without doubt, helped me become a better version of myself. All in all, he is more of a friend than a professor. Thanks! First time I had to write for Julia’s class (Sexuality and Literature) I cried out of frustration and lack of sleep. But when I received my grade I understood that she is not as intimidating as she might seem at first. She have opened me up to books that I would not have read otherwise and has helped with writing for Jackalope. And have I mentioned that she would bring cookies for every class? Julia tells things as they are, but also respects other’s points of view. She is kind of a badass.  – Rene Koala One time I interviewed Tony for a documentary (which completely fell through in the end) and we ended up talking about artistic processes and motivations. “You’ve just got to go out and do it,” he said. The only other person I’d heard say those words so frankly and with such confidence was my dad and that really stuck with me. Aside from that, Tony can always keep a conversation and he’s able to match your enthusiasm when just “shootin’ the shit.”  I took Julia’s Social Movements class my first semester at SFUAD and was kind of intimidated by her. Even though I ended up dropping that class (because 8 a.m. is a ridiculous time for learning). I have been enrolled in one of her classes every semester since. She keeps Jackalope entertaining and definitely isn’t afraid to crack the whip and as I write this it’s starting to sound more and more like an obituary so I suppose it’s time to stop. Thanks for the love and support, I don’t know how I’d deal with my angst otherwise.  —Nick Beckman...

It’s every 13-year-old’s favorite holiday this week. To celebrate, the Jackalope staff looked back on some of their fondest Halloween-related memories. Charlotte Martinez I had a friend named Matt in my dance company who came up with the best costumes for Halloween. One year he dressed up as a kissing booth: “$1 Per Kiss,” was written on a frame he had constructed from his waist to the top of his head. Another year he draped a blue cloth and a sign that read “Caution, Still Wet” over his shoulders and called himself a puddle. The best costume, though, was when he got my brother and his friend to dress up as the Blue Man Group. The Blue Man Group, if you don’t know, are musicians/mimes who perform these strange comedy acts. They dress in black, perform in trios and paint their heads and faces shiny bright blue. That Halloween, I arrived at school to find a crowd throwing marshmallows toward three guys with blue heads and shiny blue faces. Matt, my brother and his friend stood like aliens, mute and wide eyed. They were catching marshmallows in their mouths. It was the best Halloween by far. Maria Costas Novo My best memory from Halloween is actually from last year. In my country, Halloween is not a big celebration; actually, it is just something for kids, and an excuse for the adults to go out to a disco. Last year, was my first Halloween in the US, and it was amazing. There were three different parties in three different days, and I had a different costume for every party. I also remember doing the Trick or Treat all over the campus getting candies as if I was a little kid. It was the first time in my life that I did something like that, and I really enjoyed it! Nick Beckman It was my junior year of high school and I went to a Halloween party my friend was hosting. In my usual immature and slightly off-putting nature, I decided to dress as Your Average Pervert. My thick prescription lenses and fake mustache seemed to be making a few of the party-goers uncomfortable, so I figured copious amounts of alcohol would help make that more enjoyable. The next thing I really remember was lying on the basement couch and two girls I went to high school with were staring at me in absolute disgust. Thinking my costume had offended them in some way, I promptly turned on my side and fell back asleep, grimacing to my drunken self. However, as it turns out, the couch I was lying on just so happened to be where all of the girls were leaving their purses to be safe. In my drunken stupor, I had apparently mistaken one of the open purses as a puke bucket and spewed my whiskey leavings inside of it. One of the girls hosted that year’s post-prom party to which I was, for some reason or another, not invited. Bran Ghigliotty Worst: I think I dressed as a pirate for almost my entire childhood. It wasn’t even a good costume—it was out of a goddamn bag! A brand new bag-o-pirate every year. I don’t want to talk about it. Best: I don’t think this exists right now. I’m heading to see Coco Rosie on Halloween this year, so it’ll easily take the top spot. I tend to just shut off all the lights and hide from everyone on major holidays.(Shut up, this is why I didn’t want to share in the first place. My life is a fart.) Shayla Blatchford I wouldn’t say I was kidnapped by gypsies, but I was stuck in the backseat of an Oldsmobile as my new acquaintances tried to navigate their way from Los Angeles to Las Vegas with a quick stop in Tucson. I had met my new friends, Dimon and Katya, at a Gogol Bordello concert and offered...