Chicago Summer Lit Scene
Summer in Chicago is it’s own universe, full of exciting events to choose from. You can find pretty much everything here after everyon..
Delving into the summer
My entire cohort with a few extra folks from interdisciplinary MFA programs, plus our leadership professor Beth Ryan on our last day.
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Summer Fun!
Director, Yasmin Asif (left), Producer, Eva Herndon (middle)
It’s hard to believe we’re into the third week of summer break. Some stud..
The End of the First Year
Finally, the time has come and we finished the first year! I cannot believe that it’s been 10 months since I moved to the U.S. and started..
Dear, Poetry
Dear Poetry,
It’s been a long road. We’ve only been close for five years now, but I’ve known you for what feels like my whole life, and..
Summer Writing Tips!
The semester is over! By now all the papers are done, the required reading lists are finished, and you no longer have to obligatorily ..
The Deep End
Today was our last day of classes at LISPA. Each of our six final sessions ended with applause and a few tears, and I feel extremely full ..
Adiós Amigos
Portrait of a happy grad student installing her thesis work.
Hello for one last time, reader!
That long-awaited and suspense-buildi..
What It’s Like to Write A Thesis
Last Thursday, at 11 p.m., my finger hovered over the touch pad of my laptop. The cursor was poised ominously over a send button. I stared..
End of the Semester: Project 2 and Pitch Fest
Set Photo, Don Johnson Is Not Your Man
The months of April and May have been considerably better months in so many ways. The birds are..