INFLUX Magazine Spring 2024

Editors’ Note<br />

When we were called to be the co-editors of InFlux this semester, we think<br />

it’s safe to say that we were equally excited, but at the same time, a bit<br />

apprehensive and nervous. Putting together a magazine, especially within<br />

the time constraint of a semester, was such a fun and challenging process.<br />

To start with a blank slate and be asked to fill 60 pages seemed crazy! But each person and<br />

each team brought so much energy and creativity and we could not be more proud of the<br />

finished product!<br />

Search. Such a broad and ambiguous topic.<br />

When presented with the theme for this issue, we started by brainstorming<br />

and trying to figure out, “What do people search for?” Was it specific, like<br />

dogs? Places to eat? Travel? Or do we take a more philosophical approach,<br />

like the search for love? Community? Purpose?<br />

I guess the answer lies within the title of our magazine.<br />

Search is always in flux.<br />

Eventually, we settled on our stories. Going for a mixture of both<br />

tangible and intangible, we searched for the best local coffee (page 22)<br />

and music venues in the Twin Cities (page 46), but also the neverending<br />

search for knowledge (page 32) and finding peace in an<br />

unlabeled identity (page 12).<br />

We are filled with joy to have the opportunity to work with<br />

a fabulous team and to present this magazine. We would like<br />

to extend our love and appreciation to everyone who worked<br />

tirelessly to make beautiful stories and share their unique<br />

points of view. InFlux would not be possible without the<br />

kindness, support and knowledge of Sara Quinn and Mark<br />

Porubcansky throughout the production process.<br />

This issue is for everyone who searches. It is a tribute to<br />

uncertainty, change and evolution in all aspects of life. What<br />

we love about searching is the satisfaction it brings: finding<br />

what we want, comparing all the possibilities and digging<br />

through all the noise to reach an imagined outcome.<br />

We hope you enjoy and find whatever it is you are<br />

searching for.<br />

Logan Roach & Sophia Marschall<br />

Co-Editors In Chief<br />

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ON THE COVER: Photo by Maya Modelli, Design by Kathleen Bock<br />

This publication is made possible by the Milton L. Kaplan Memorial Fund.<br />

For more information contact Sara Quinn, squinn@umn.edu<br />

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New Brighton, MN 55112<br />

©<strong>2024</strong> by The Hubbard School of Journalism and<br />

Mass Communication, University of Minnesota<br />

Murphy Hall, 206 Church Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455<br />

Volunteers help lift a<br />

hot air balloon in<br />

preparation for the<br />

Moon Glow on the final<br />

night of the Hot Air Affair<br />

located in Hudson, WI<br />

on February 3, <strong>2024</strong>.<br />

Photo by Kristina Minic