By: Shayna Griffith
CAMPUS
USF to Start New Literary Magazine: Archway Review Writing course to produce a lit mag prototype. The students really enjoyed this process, which combined their creative and technical strengths and promoted teamwork among poets, critics, and web designers,” Dr. Beth The literary magazine’s goal is “to provide McDermott said. “This semester, the 311 course is also engaging in the process of a creative, inclusive environment for writers to share their work with peers and lit mag development, but they’ve taken it a step further by recruiting submissions visitors outside of the University of St. from students and alumni beyond their Francis community. Not only will the course. These professional skills are a magazine give writers the opportunity wonderful compliment to their creative to publish their work, it will also be a confidence boosting catalyst for writers’ and critical writing, and I have greatly enjoyed the entire process.” skills and achievements.” advisors. The mission of 'Archway Review' is to provide writers with experience, as well as support, as it relates to the logistics of the publication process.”
According to its mission, “'Archway Review' is a promising literary magazine that is developed, edited, designed and managed by USF students and faculty
Students drew inspiration from USF’s past literary magazine, "Bernie’s Pawprints," to create the framework for the new magazine. Each issue will feature works from USF students who submit their work by the call for submissions deadline and are chosen to be published by founding editors Shayna Griffith, Sara Cahill, Linli Chen, Mary Kate Hynek, Dee Olabi and Robert Elkins. “Last year, my Ecopoetry course collaborated with Dr. Ioanes’ Technical
Although “Archway Review” is still in progress, the staff plans on publishing the first issue electronically in early December on the Archway Review website. If you are interested in submitting your own work for future issues, visit https:// comingsoonarchwayreview.weebly.com for a complete submission guideline and to read more. Follow @archwayreview on Instagram to keep up with the latest updates, including all future calls for
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USF’s Claritas Master Chorale and Schola Cantorum will come together to perform traditional songs by J.S. Bach, Holst and the performance. Furthermore, due to newer works by Susan Labarr and more. COVID-19 restrictions, tickets will be Tickets are free of charge, but proof of limited to four per party and are released COVID-19 vaccination or of a negative on a first-come first-serve basis. To reserve COVID-19 test from within 72 hours of your tickets, please email kjimenez@ stfrancis.edu. the event will be required for entry to
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Celebrate Christmas at the Motherhouse The University of St. Francis (USF) is celebrating Christmas in the best waywith the Music and Performing Arts Department! On Friday, Dec. 3 and Saturday, Dec. 4, the performing arts department will present "Christmas at the Motherhouse: From Darkness to Light" at 7:30 p.m. in St. Joseph Chapel in the Motherhouse on the main USF campus in Joliet.
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The University of St. Francis’ (USF) English Department is hard at work developing a brand new literary magazine, titled “Archway Review." The magazine will feature the literary works of USF students and alumni including various works of fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction.
