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Blustery winds bring falling leaves and fading daylight as we approach the middle of the autumn season. All around, the deep rust of oak trees blurs with the golden blush of maples, painting a fleeting reminder of the passage of time. We only have so long before the harsh Missouri winter renders the outdoors too inhospitable to take a picnic, go backpacking or be amidst nature without the coming snow. This month, we chose to make a flip-issue, with this side highlighting nature, and the other the election.
Here we draw attention to the importance of engaging with the environment, whether it be through conserving the wilderness, bringing aspects of the outside inside or participating in outdoor sports. Wetlands, which were once plentiful and essential ecosystems, are disappearing before our eyes. For this issue’s in-depth, we cover the destruction and protection of Missouri’s wetlands, focusing on current conservation efforts and their integral role in our state’s ecological vibrancy.
NATURE
Elsewhere, we feature a passionate environmentalist teacher and a student triathlete. We highlight a local farmer’s market and plants well-suited for indoor-living. Lastly, we review the best outdoor spots and give tips on stargazing. Grab a jacket and get ready to explore the world that lies beyond your doorstep!
Emily Liu
Panorama Staff EXECUTIVE EDITOR IN CHIEF
FEATURES EDITORS
Arti Jain
Grace Huewe
MANAGING EDITOR IN CHIEF
Ira Rodrigues
Lathan Levy
OPINIONS EDITORS
DESIGN EDITOR IN CHIEF
Ella Bender
Emily Liu
Grace Kweon
COPY EDITORS IN CHIEF
HEALTH & SPORTS EDITORS
Katie Myckatyn
Mason Eastman Ryan Snyder
Joyce Li
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITORS Sara Rohatgi Aaron Lin
WEB EDITORS IN CHIEF Josh Devine
Will Kodner ART EDITOR IN CHIEF Kelly Zhang PHOTO EDITOR IN CHIEF Vincent Hsiao IN-DEPTH EDITORS Alzhraa Mahmoud Celina Zhou NEWS EDITORS Marie Demkovitch Cindy Liu
SPREAD DESIGN BY LATHAN LEVY
STAFF MANAGER Nyla Weathersby COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT LIAISON Ishaan Pandey COLUMNIST Frank Chen
ASSOCIATE EDITORS Michael Zegel Jay Heintz PHOTOGRAPHERS Isak Taylor Lilly Jacks ARTISTS Fiona Van Allen Stephen Song
Madeline Awad ID EDITORS IN CHIEF Sylvia Hanes Maya Mathew Ella Braig WEB STAFF Jane Scheffel Katie Jansen
NATURE STAFF Medha Chode Annabelle Reagan Emily Pan Kaichen Chou Nathan King Vicky Derdoy Nora Brunnquell Madeline Fong ELECTION STAFF Meg Myckatyn Isaac Zelinske Max Karsh Amelie Lock ID STAFF Tiya Kaul Nina Ye Adela Gingrich Loukya Gillella ADVISERS Sarah Kirksey Abigail Eisenberg
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