Contributions

Sowjanya Sritharasarma...

....is a Junior Computer Science major and English minor at Hunter College. Although she aspires to become a software engineer, Sowjanya still has a passion for the liberal arts, especially literature. She enjoys reading and writing in her free time, and hopes to one day write a novel.

B Kim...

...majors in Environmental Studies and is aiming to work in ecological conservation once they graduate. This year, they wanted to branch out a bit with their art medium-wise. They hope to keep trying new things and having fun creating!

Andy Folkenflik...

...began writing poetry as a child and has not submitted to any publications since their high school literary journal well over a decade ago. They have continued to write throughout their life with the assistance of long subway commutes and a smartphone notes app. Being at Hunter is a wonderful opportunity for them to explore the possibility of sharing some of their work more publicly.

Joe C Smolen

...while Mr. Smolen’s B.A. English is of the University of Washington, his post-grad work is all just fiction, the published of which – along with his bent – can be viewed at joecsmolen.com. With his wife Sherrie and the ghost of their black, Standard Poodle Rico Suave, he lives on the Oregon Coast in a really pretty good house they built themselves. He is late of the Seattle Times.

Sonia Lombardo

Noelle Salaun is a current BFA candidate at Hunter College expected to graduate in spring of 2024 with a concentration in painting. Her interests are in creating autobiographical works that explore femininity, culture and, deriving the meaning of identity.

Betsy Morales...

Betsy Morales (she/they) is a Mexican-American writer born and raised in Queens, NY. She is pursuing her Bachelor's in English Literature, Language, and Criticism. Through their writing, Betsy explores her culture and identity through memoirs and short narratives. She feels passionate about informing others of the struggles of undocumented Latinx immigrants leaving their countries to face continued hardships in the United States. Her essay "All for You" was published in The Undergraduate Journal of Contemporary Issues & Media at the University of Utah in 2020.

Jasmine Lien...

...is currently a senior at Palm Beach Atlantic University, majoring in journalism. On The Beacon Today, they are the multimedia editor, assisting with copyediting, and managing the website. They hope to expand my professional writing abilities by publishing their work in journals. Often, they gain inspiration from walking in nature, peoplewatching in cafes, and having conversations with their dog.

Pei Ying Ren...

Pei Ying Ren is an English, Creative Writing major at Hunter College. She enjoys occasionally writing short stories about people, relationships, and culture. As a native New Yorker, she likes taking long walks through the city

Sarah Daly...

Sarah Daly is an American writer whose work has appeared in The Spotlong Review, Rejection Letters, Down in the Dirt, The Dribble Drabble Review, and elsewhere.

Canaan Walker...

...is an undergraduate student at Palm Beach Atlantic University, and is majoring in Psychology with a minor in Creative Writing. They've lived in Colorado, Wisconsin and now South Florida. They have learned from and loved the cultural diversity of each environment.

Lam Trinh...

...has always been fascinated with the stories of those who we 'forget'. Stories of ordinary people who live beautiful, painful lives and how you can honor them. This story is their way of trying to honor their greatuncles' and grandma's legacy. It is to show how love and courage is passed on in ordinary ways - by the kitchen or in the laundry room.

Mayra Ianakieva...

I am a sophomore at Hunter College with a passion for science. In my free time, I enjoy reading, working on creative writing pieces, drawing, and playing the piano and ukulele. I find that my interest and appreciation for the fine arts and for the sciences intersect in my writing and artistry.

Olivia Baldacci...

Olivia Baldacci (she/they) is an interdisciplinary artist with a focus on combining art and activism. She currently attends Hunter College, majoring in Media Studies with a concentration in Journalism, and is minoring in Art History and Women’s Gender Studies. She is an Art Editor for Hunter College’s literary and art publication, The Olivetree Review as well as a student reporter for Hunter College’s newspaper, The Envoy.

Greg Laghiti...

Hello, my name is Greg Laghiti, a student at Hunter College. My concentration is creative writing and I am majoring in English literature. I want to become a High School English teacher, and I have already applied to graduate school. I am graduating in June. I used to be a biology major. I enjoy writing because as a writer you are powerful and nothing is more powerful than effectively depicting what you are trying to convey. There are no limits within writing, so that is what attracted me to the hobby

Noelle Salaun...

...is a current BFA candidate at Hunter College expected to graduate in spring of 2024 with a concentration in painting. Her interests are in creating autobiographical works that explore femininity, culture and, deriving the meaning of identity

Kristina Pepaj...

Kristina Pepaj is a graduate student in Hunter's TESOL K-12 program. She received her B.A. in Adolescent Education in English with minors in French and Creative Writing last spring. Like many first-generation immigrants, Kristina is passionate about exploring the experiences of diaspora groups. She currently works in an international high school providing language and literacy instruction for newcomer and immigrant students.

Edward Supranowicz...

Edward Michael Supranowicz is the grandson of Irish and Russian/Ukrainian immigrants He grew up on a small farm in Appalachia. He has a grad background in painting and printmaking. Some of his artwork has recently or will soon appear in Fish Food, Streetlight, Another Chicago Magazine, The Door Is A Jar, The Phoenix, and The Harvard Advocate. Edward is also a published poet who has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize multiple times.

Lily Guerin....

....is a wonderful artist, who was able to provide 3 amazing pieces of work for this current issue. Their work is varied, illustrative and creates a wonderful atmosphere that is whimsical and immersive.