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The Supplicant, Julia Gartley

Gandy Dancer Archives

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Confessions I Make To Myself: A Collection Of Poetry & Prose, Isabella R. Sotlar

English Undergraduate Honors Theses

Confessions I Make to Myself is a deeply personal collection of poetry and fiction, reflecting my journey through grief, self-reflection, and growth. The collection is particularly influenced by the passing of my grandfather, whose support for my musical and literary endeavors shaped much of my life. Many of the poems explore themes of loss, family, and relationships, while others reflect on introspective moments during my time abroad in Milan, Italy. The work also addresses personal struggles with anxiety, self-image, and a recent medical diagnosis, capturing the experience of being a young woman navigating the challenges of 2025.

The poetry in …

Imagination’S Memoir, Amelia Weitknecht

Gandy Dancer Archives

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Trophic Cascade, Nicole Callahan

Gandy Dancer Archives

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Demon In The Dark: A Collection Of Short Stories., Giovanna Claudia Burkett

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This creative thesis is a collection of short stories revolving around themes of grief, isolation, and survivor’s guilt. Each story is standalone even though they share overlapping motifs, as well as having a few references within the same universe. These protagonists often appear to be unreliable narrators, though the amount of reliability they depict should be determined by the reader. The protagonists encounter situations that cause them to question their own sanity and make them relive their greatest fears and confront traumatic memories, which may serve as a connection to the supernatural elements within the stories. Settings within each story …

The Light Farm., John Wrestling Brewster Clay

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The Light Farm is a creative examination of the convergence and divergence of truth and meaning, told in a collection of three short stories that both supplements, and is supplemented by a thesis exhibition of fine art. These stories are told using an episodic format that facilitates world building across time periods, while the sculptures, photographs, and text within the exhibition function as a physical entry point into a space in which the line between fact and fiction is tested. The impetus for this project was a lifelong interest in the disorderly confluence of corporatism, power, mortality, morality, human potential, …

Literature As A Tool For The Introduction Of Mental Health To Children, Kira Ott

Undergraduate Honors Theses

In childhood, literature is a quintessential learning tool, so it is imperative it is used in the introduction of mental health. Around the ages of seven to nine children begin to become aware of their own needs and comprehend others' perspectives (Short et al., 2017, p. 13). At this time non-fiction books can be used to present information when it is organized, accessible, and informative (Short et al., 2017, p. 13). This can be effectively paired with fiction which can help contextualize abstract ideas, and develop self-monitoring skills (Gunawardena, 2023; Short et al., 2017). Mental health, which encompasses thoughts, feelings, …

Dedication

PULSE: A Student Publication of Literary & Artistic Works

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Meet The Pulse Editorial Board

PULSE: A Student Publication of Literary & Artistic Works

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House On The Edge Of A Starfield, Spencer Sweeney Com 28

PULSE: A Student Publication of Literary & Artistic Works

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Pulse, Vol. 4 Spring 2025

PULSE: A Student Publication of Literary & Artistic Works

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Costume For A Foreigner, Anonymous Student

PULSE: A Student Publication of Literary & Artistic Works

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Across The Bridge, Ashley Lesser Com 26

PULSE: A Student Publication of Literary & Artistic Works

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Letter From The Editors, Anvitha Soordelu Com 27, Dean Chien Com 27

PULSE: A Student Publication of Literary & Artistic Works

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Letter From The Designers, Nathan Ngo Com 28, Natalie Kalpakyan Com 27, Qiuyi Wang Com 27

PULSE: A Student Publication of Literary & Artistic Works

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Crip Queer Storytelling: An Intersectional Analysis, Audrey T. Heffers

Journal of Creative Writing Studies

Abstract

Where are queer disabled characters, and how do they avoid tokenization? This particular approach will use the following criteria as its foundation:

1) The story has a character who is both disabled and queer. (This must be explicit in some way and not ambiguously coded within the text, or solely paratextual.)

2) The character is central to the narrative. (If the character were removed, would the story change significantly?)

3) The story can be affected by disability, but (with due respect to making space for such stories) the story isn’t solely/centrally about disability/overcoming ableism.

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Silver Star: The Superheroine Love Of My Life, Primo C. Murillo Jr.

Master's Projects

Silver Star: The Superheroine Love of My Life is a new adult, queer romance novel about a pair of young women living in a modern world filled with superheroes. This manuscript covers the first five chapters of this proposed novel, which is still in development. The story follows Freddie Silang, a Filipina-American superhero fan with no superpowers, who struggles to find her place in life after college. Freddie's mundane life is forever changed, however, when she meets her favorite superhero, Ms. Metropolis, during a battle against a minor villain. After Freddie saves Ms. Metropolis in an impulsive, yet selfless act, …

The Mother Of It All (Fiction), Ardis Berghoff

The International Journal of Ecopsychology (IJE)

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Walk Into The Unknown, Callie Gay

Bryant Literary Review

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Efficiency Versus Quality: A Reflection On Making A Children’S Book, Elizabeth Diehl

Honors Projects

When first looking at a children’s book, it appears to be a simple creative project. However, when one finds out the components that go into making one, it becomes clear that simplicity is deceiving. Research, ideation, rough drafts, and scripts are just a few of the necessary components for the finished product, and each one of these components can take multiple days or weeks to complete. This essay is a reflection on my experience of creating a picture book in one semester as I attempt to answer the questions “What if the most efficient process for creating a children's picture …