LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

10 years ago, three Queen’s students sought to create a creative community on campus through a publication highlighting underground talents. In the remains of “old CoGro” in the JDUC, they pieced together a hopeful plan for MUSE Magazine. A decade later, I find myself dealing with the immense pressure of pulling MUSE’s nineteenth print issue together. However, instead of a team of three, I have over 70 core members volunteering their time to create what you see in the following pages. Entering into my fourth year on the magazine, I have witnessed countless talents rally together across faculties and social groups to celebrate the work of their peers. I think it is safe to say the initial intention of MUSE is now cemented into the Queen’s culture. Issue XIX highlights how creativity can be used to push boundaries. This semester, I challenged my staff to think outside of the box and leave their comfort zones. The overarching theme of this issue is to question norms, whether it be the lyrics of music, the gender roles spoken by our clothes, or even what you do for your summer job. I believe it is our responsibility, both as individuals and a collective student body, to indulge in this mentality. Whether it’s expanding your perspective, standing up for what you believe in, or trying something new, university offers unlimited possibility for learning—in and out of the classroom. There is always room for progress and improvement, but it is up to us to take the initiative. As you turn through the pages of MUSE, I hope you can see the impact creativity has had on the student experience. In our ten years of existence, MUSE has progressed into a space where we can ask tough questions and see the beauty in the unconventional. This is what I believe our magazine’s legacy to be: how do we leave Queen’s better than we found it?

Yours Creatively,

Jane Bradshaw Editor in Chief