“Creativity takes courage.” - Henry Matisse
“The Heartbeat” has been years in the making. Ever since the founding of the Student Artist’s League two years ago, an arts and life magazine has been a concept in the works. After tireless efforts from our editing team, we are beyond excited to bring “The Heartbeat” to you.
I joined SAL after completing my first year of undergrad at Quinnipiac. After arriving from a performing arts high school, I noticed an extreme lack of representation for the arts on campus, despite the ever-increasing number of artists on campus. At SAL, we recognize the work that students create, as well as advocate for the protection of arts programs on campus. Our organization has grown tremendously within its short period of existence, and we have already left a noticeable impact on the Quinnipiac arts scene.
Investment in the arts and humanities has steadily declined across universities; yet, I remain hopeful for our future. Investing in the arts is an investment in one’s future, as it produces self-expression, creativity, and heightened communication skills. Further, it allows a means for friendships to form through shared interests and ideas. Education is a lifelong pursuit, and to lose the arts in a college space is to dispel the idea that we can acquire knowledge strictly for human fulfillment.
SAL’s goal for “The Heartbeat” is simple: to promote all that we have created, and all that is left to create. Through this magazine, we envision our future; as individuals, as an organization, and as a university.
Grace Doyle, E.I.C.
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