chanter

(noun): one who sings, or, the part of the bagpipe that plays a melody

Spring 2023

Macalester College Literary and Arts Magazine

St. Paul, MN chanter@macalester.edu chantermagazine.com

Chanter would like to thank the following:

Our generous alumni donor

Professor Matt Burgess

Hozier

Jonah, for the babka

Vermont cheese

The unidentified beeping in TMW office

HourCar, for not working

Macalester’s printer double-sided option, for not working

An ant

Five Guys cajun fries

Editor-in-Chief: Emma Nguyen

Literary Editor: Jamila Sigal Vásquez

Art Editor: Ian Glejzer

Submissions Manager: Nguyễn Trung Kiên

Editors: Zoë Roos Scheuerman, Charley Eatchel

Staff:

Avianna Bui

John Bunting

Tim Delventhal

Giovanni Kear

Calla Lee

Colin Massoglia

Jonah Wexler

Cover art: Furore watercolor

Ayuna Lamb-Hickson

Editor’s Note

As the sunny Minnesota days multiply and flower blossoms dot campus pathways, the time has come for the board, staff, and contributing artists to share this issue of Chanter. In the looming shadow of COVID-19’s impact and all things that come with stepping back into a familiar space after time away, I had the privilege of approaching the process of putting this magazine together in a different light. During our snowy virtual meeting earlier this semester, I was reminded of how grateful I am for the ability to share a physical space that cherishes the creativity that pulses in the Macalester community. There is nothing like feeling the weight of a poem after it has been read out loud or the palpable delight in discovering new details of a painting together. Like many of the flowers outside, Chanter had a new chance to sprout this spring. Between recalibrating to Zoom and each board member navigating a new position, there has been much growth. Despite all of the trials, the continued dedication of staff and board members to create a space that bears witness to the incredible talent of our fellow students continues to inspire me. This spring, we received an astounding over 80 literature AND art submissions; I cannot be more in awe of all the artists and writers who shared their work with us. The success of this magazine would not be possible without you. Without further introduction, I am so, so excited to present this spring edition of Chanter!

Emma Nguyen Editor-in-Chief, Spring 2023