& is a symbol signifying connection between ideas, people, and ways of thinking. It is a mark indicating the pursuit of curiosity and collaboration. It allows for freedom of expression and experimentation without putting the individual into a box. & isn’t fixed, & neither are we. Rather, & speaks to fluidity and malleability, shifting through interpretation, conversation, and participation. We are not simply viewers, rather, we are active participants. If we uphold this promise of individuality and expression we are automatically a part of &.