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Cover Story

Space For All

By Emily Driehaus

Beth Willman ’98 wants others to make as many discoveries as possible from the largest astronomical dataset in history.

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Features

In the Interest of Justice

By Jamie Katz ’72, BUS’80

Over his long career as a federal judge, Nicholas G. Garaufis ’69, LAW’74 has earned respect for his principled and caring approach.

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Features

The Winemaker’s Way

By Alexis Boncy SOA’11

Breaking from customary cabernets, Massican’s Dan Petroski ’95 is changing the taste of the Napa Valley.

Features

Americana the Beautiful

By Marcus Tonti

As The Retrologist, Rolando Pujol ’95 travels coast to coast to share his love of roadside attractions.

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Online Exclusive

Dr. Demetre Daskalakis ’95 Charts a New Path

By Emily Driehaus

The public health expert returns to the local level after a tumultuous year at the CDC.

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VOLUME 53 NUMBER 2 Winter/Spring 2026

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Alexis Boncy SOA’11

EXECUTIVE EDITOR
Lisa Palladino

DEPUTY EDITOR
Jill C. Shomer

ASSISTANT EDITOR
Emily Dreihaus

CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
James C. Katz ’72

ART DIRECTOR
Eson Chan

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