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Letter from the editorS

We are honored to share this special 50th anniversary issue of  
genesis. IUPUI students have been contributing to and creating our 
magazine since 1972. In each issue, we are amazed by the talent and 
dedication displayed by our editors and contributors; as we reflect on 
50 years of  genesis, we are further moved by the work of  those who 
came before us. Our issue contains art lovingly crafted by current 
IUPUI students as well as pieces selected from the past five decades. 
The contemporary pieces consider different topics and perspectives. 
They contemplate identity, comment on personal and social tensions, 
explore science fiction, and enkindle warmth. 

We are truly grateful for our fellow editors, our faculty advisor Sarah 
Layden, and all artists brave enough to submit their work. Our 
time with the magazine has allowed us to build connections and 
community while doing what we love—talking about art. This is our 
last issue as managing editors, and we are proud to share it with you. 
We hope it reflects the experiences of  current IUPUI students while 
acknowledging the history and legacy of  past genesis issues. Thank 
you for picking up a copy. 

Abby, Kelsey, & Zoe
Managing Editors