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The Promethean

2014

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The Promethean, Volume 22, Deeper Roots, 2014, English Department, Concordia University-Portland May 2014

The Promethean, Volume 22, Deeper Roots, 2014, English Department, Concordia University-Portland

The Promethean

Every year, the staff of The Promethean strives to compile a magazine that tells the story of a greater group of writers. Though all are different, they write about a greater Truth.

This year, we decided to inspire the writers by taking a quote from an American legend, Dolly Parton.

"Storms make trees take deeper roots."

Pain and sorrow are among the stronger of emotions and a great equalizer among all people. Though sorrow makes for mournful works, it is through the hardships and pain that we are better able to experience the goodness that the world has to offer. …