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The Sunbeam Magazine tells rigorously reported stories, criticism and essays. We use words, audio, visuals and whatever medium serves the story. This work is powered by reporters from the Columbia Journalism School.

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Issues

Issue 01 On the things we carry when we leave Spring 2026 Issue 02 Coming soon Autumn 2026

Team

Editor-in-chief
Aya Nishizawa
Audio director
K. Nomura
Art director
Daniel Lam
Sound engineer

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