winter 2026

Dear Reader, 

Welcome to the 2026 winter issue of epic magazine! We are excited to share these special pieces created by your fellow classmates and faculty members. This issue includes creative stories, poetry, photography, and artworks. epic is a place that acknowledges and showcases talent in KO, and this year it is no different. 

The epic team wants to give a special thanks to everyone who submitted their work. We would also like to thank Dr. H-B, our faculty advisor, for guiding us through the planning and the organization of this issue. 

We hope you take the time to read and look through all the pieces. Enjoy!

Sincerely,

Leilani Moyano ’26 Editor-in-Chief

Raffi Blocher ’27 Senior Editor

Layla Hall ’27 Senior Editor

Nzinga Thompson ’27 Senior Editor

Claire Gitner ’29 Junior Editor