Volume 10 of the St. Thomas Law Review issues 1, 2, and 3 (Fall 1997-Spring 1998): building something that endures.

• Date: 22 June 2013
• Author: Campiglia, Nancy Pico

Tentative efforts lead to tentative outcomes. Therefore, give yourself fully to your endeavors. Decide to construct your character through excellent actions, and determine to pay the price for a worthy goal. The trials you encounter will introduce you to your strengths. Remain steadfast ... and one day you will build something that endures, something worthy of your potential.

--Epictetus

The 1998 Board of Editors began its ambitious journey to elevate the St. Thomas Law Review to levels admired within academia and legal practice early in the summer of 1997, immediately upon taking the baton from its predecessors, the 1997 Board of Editors. Our predecessors were a team of skilled and dedicated editors that exited with bravado, having performed during their tenure in a manner worthy of emulation and leaving us inspired by quality.

The editing process was in place and familiar. Our first challenge was choosing our staff. This process, too, was in place and familiar, but slightly infirmed. With the expert guidance and support of our faculty advisor, Professor Daniel...