Institutional knowledge refers to a collective understanding that accumulates over time within an organization. This foundation is needed to continue a stable organization on campus. UT Alumni Annie Lyons, founder of music publication Afterglow, and UT Alumni Dana Tran, founder of fashion publication Hook’d Magazine, worked tirelessly to create student media outlets that outlive their university experience. Looking back, they reflect on their ambition to create safe spaces for all creatives to express themselves and gain experience in a field they love.