Faculty, students, and alumnx of the Writing Program at Vermont College of Fine Arts are the creators of Hunger Mountain. We at Hunger Mountain believe that art is central to the human experience, that we are at once reflecting and creating our reality. We, earth-bound humans, curate the world for ourselves and others amidst an increasing awareness that existing also means becoming alongside the animal, viral, fungal, and mineral worlds. In this issue, we showcase proud and vulnerable efforts. We extend outside of the literary and take part in the grass, muck, mud, and worm-activity. We disregard genre and get lost in a maze made of eyes. We hope—as readers and writers and thinkers—you find this Issue tasty and tart, made of muscle, skin, bone, and tendon. Welcome to Issue #30.