Shoe Shopping,
2025
University of Richmond
Have Faith,
2025
University of Richmond
The Messenger - 2025,
2025
University of Richmond
The Messenger - 2025
The Messenger
The objective of The Messenger is to encourage the appreciation and exploration of the creative arts on the University of Richmond campus. Since 1876, The Messenger has celebrated student work by publishing submissions in a literary and visual arts magazine. More information on the magazine, as well as past publications since 1987, can be found on messengerur.wordpress.com.
Acknowledgements
The Messenger staff would like to thank Dr. David Stevens for his continued support and guidance as our faculty sponsor. We are also grateful for the University of Richmond’s English and Visual and Media Arts Practice departments, who continually encourage students to …
Birdsong,
2025
University of Richmond
In German, Snake Is A Line You Wait In,
2025
University of Richmond
In German, Snake Is A Line You Wait In, Reece Steidle
The Messenger
No abstract provided.
Gingivitis,
2025
University of Richmond
After Spicer’S After Lorca,
2025
University of Richmond
Abstraction #04,
2025
University of Richmond
Some Kind Of Colonialism,
2025
University of Richmond
Primordial Soup,
2025
University of Richmond
The Bird In Me,
2025
University of Richmond
I’Ve Never Met A River,
2025
University of Richmond
Reflections,
2025
University of Richmond
Real Prayers Do Not Require Words,
2025
University of Richmond
For The Birds,
2025
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
For The Birds, Charlotte L. Middleton
School of Art, Art History, and Design: Theses and Student Creative Work
For the Birds is a homogenous material exhibition of porcelain pottery that explores the relationships between, expectations of, and roles placed upon women and pottery. Using traditional craft processes, still life imagery, and the language and limits of porcelain, I create arrangements that expose the viewers assumptions of both subjects. Pottery- pitchers, cups, and vases—is a product of anthropocentrism and anthropomorphism and can be entirely taken for granted- their role is assumed and unquestionable—to serve. The language and expectations of these objects are the medium I build with.
The title of the show, For the Birds, is both a …
Volume 36 Issue 2,
2025
Arkansas Tech University
Volume 36 Issue 2
NEBO: A Literary Journal
The Fall 2023 issue of Nebo: A Literary Journal (Volume 45, Issue 1) marks a significant moment in the journal’s history—it is the first full semester back on campus without interruption since the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns. This issue symbolizes a fresh beginning, a renewed appreciation for storytelling, and a commitment to fostering creativity in a post-pandemic world. Centered around the theme "The Power of the Painted Word," this edition embraces literature as both an art form and a force of expression. Featuring poetry, fiction, and essays from a dynamic selection of voices, this edition highlights resilience, artistic rebirth, and the …
Volume 36 Issue 1,
2025
Arkansas Tech University
Volume 36 Issue 1
NEBO: A Literary Journal
The Spring 2023 issue of Nebo: A Literary Journal (Volume 36, Issue 1) embodies the theme "Glimmer in the Gloom", capturing a balance between darkness and hope through poetry, fiction, and essays. The editorial team, led by Alexis Calhoun, curated a collection that explores resilience, personal transformation, and the search for meaning in difficult times. With deeply introspective pieces and a strong emphasis on the power of storytelling, this issue invites readers to find light even in challenging moments. The diverse contributors offer perspectives on personal struggles, self-discovery, and the beauty of human connection, making this edition both timely …
Volume 35 Issue 2,
2025
Arkansas Tech University
Volume 35 Issue 2
NEBO: A Literary Journal
The Fall 2022 issue of Nebo: A Literary Journal (Volume 43, Issue 1) is a powerful testament to the journal’s ongoing mission to uplift diverse voices and perspectives. Under the editorial leadership of Kai Beck, this edition prioritizes the inclusion of underrepresented communities, featuring works from LGBTQ+ writers, first-generation immigrants, incarcerated individuals, and veterans. Through poetry, fiction, and essays, contributors explore themes of identity, personal growth, and societal change. Each piece in this issue reflects a commitment to storytelling as a tool for understanding and transformation. The result is a deeply resonant collection that invites readers into a wide array …
Volume 34 Issue 2,
2025
Arkansas Tech University
Volume 34 Issue 2
NEBO: A Literary Journal
The Spring 2021 issue of Nebo: A Literary Journal (Volume 40, Issue 2) showcases an eclectic mix of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, emphasizing a broad spectrum of literary voices and styles. Under the editorship of Camden Burris, this issue strives for inclusivity, featuring works that explore identity, artistic exploration, and resilience. Themes of self-discovery, human connection, and transformation emerge across the collection, offering readers a compelling and varied literary experience. Through vivid storytelling and poetic introspection, the issue embodies the journal’s commitment to contemporary literature while embracing both traditional and experimental narratives.
Volume 34 Issue 1,
2025
Arkansas Tech University
Volume 34 Issue 1
NEBO: A Literary Journal
The Fall 2020 issue of Nebo: A Literary Journal (Volume 39, Issue 1) emerges from a period of immense global and national upheaval. Featuring poetry, fiction, and essays from a diverse range of contributors, this issue reflects on themes of change, resilience, and the human experience during a historic year marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, social justice movements, and political uncertainty. Some works directly engage with these events, offering personal insights from inside the prison system, reflections on racial injustice, and meditations on isolation and connection. Others explore universal themes of love, loss, and the passage of time, reinforcing the …
