April 13, 2026

I'm Glad You Asked

A colorful assortment of book covers, all oriented in a different direction.

One late-night library session, my group of medical-field-bound friends gave me the surprise of a lifetime—they all said they wanted to read more.<

Geovanna Murphy

A wall with the words &quot;do not cross the wall&quot;

Chella needs to find a painting that does not exist.

Maxine Prudhomme

A person drawn in blue over a yellow background listening to music selections listed in thought bubbles: The Killers, I Don't Know How, But They Found Me, Dorian Electra, The Strokes, Adela, Clarence Clarity.

I had a strict routine in eighth grade.

CJ Ackerman-Garvin

A graphic with heated rivalry at the top, Alysa Liu to the left, a corgi on the bottom, and the Try Hard Podcast to the right.

It's been a bit of a rough year so far...

Emily Frost

A text conversation with the sender &quot;Iris&quot; where you said, &quot;I'm glad you asked!&quot;

What's the theme for this issue of Iris? Well, I'm glad you asked!

Lindsey Smith

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