Dear Reader,
 

On behalf of the editorial board, we are proud to present the thirteenth volume of Sapient, Columbia University's undergraduate journal of Biological Anthropology. This year's volume reflects the breadth of our field, featuring original research alongside creative works—including photography, sketches, song, and haiku—that highlight the many ways we explore and communicate science.
 

We are incredibly grateful to every member of our editorial board for their dedication throughout the publication process. We also extend our sincere thanks to Professor Jill Shapiro for her unwavering mentorship and support, without whom this journal would not be possible.
 

This volume is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Jane Goodall, whose extraordinary contributions to biological anthropology and conservation continue to inspire generations of scientists. We would also like to acknowledge Dr. Birutė Galdikas, another pioneering primatologist whose lifelong dedication to the study and conservation of orangutans has profoundly advanced our understanding of them and the importance of protecting them.
 

As we conclude our time as Co-Editors-in-Chief, we are honored to continue serving Sapient as Editors-in-Chief Emeritus. We are excited to pass the baton to a new generation of editors and are confident the journal will continue to grow as a home for undergraduate scholarship and a community united by a shared passion for biological anthropology.
 

Janaki Nair and Yuki Ogawa

Co-Editors-in-Chief