Cloud Watching,
2021
Louisiana Tech University
Cloud Watching, Maryam El-Awadi
The Quatrain
Maryam El-Awadi is an oil painter and a student. She grew up in Ruston, Louisiana and is now studying studio art at Louisiana Tech. She loves creating content about daydreaming and the subconscious. She aspires to be someone who creates art and teaches about art for a living.
An Ethereal Afternoon,
2021
Louisiana Tech University
An Ethereal Afternoon, Stevie Iseral
The Quatrain
Stevie Iseral is a senior interdisciplinary studies major with concentrations in sociology, history, and marketing. She began practicing photography 7 years ago and still feels joy each time she picks up her camera. Stevie loves photography because it creates a space for her to document the beauty of life.
Contributor Biographies,
2021
Louisiana Tech University
Acknowledgments,
2021
Louisiana Tech University
Loving Winds,
2021
Louisiana Tech University
Loving Winds, Samuel Cooley
The Quatrain
Samuel Cooley is 19 years old and from Vidalia, Louisiana, where he graduated from Vidalia High School. He is currently majoring in English with a concentration in creative writing. He hopes to one day become a published author. Samuel enjoys learning and attempting to replicate new styles of poetry. He is also a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity at Louisiana Tech University.
Snowmelt,
2021
Louisiana Tech University
Snowmelt, Ashley Palmer
The Quatrain
Ashley Palmer is a computer science and English double major at Louisiana Tech University. She wrote her first story at the age of 3 and hasn’t stopped since, currently working on edits for her own novel. When she’s not writing or working on schoolwork, one can find Ashley sketching and painting digitally, designing stage and concert lighting for her church, or hiking through the Ozarks at her grandparents’ cabin.
Life On The Farm,
2021
Louisiana Tech University
Life On The Farm, Laura Cason
The Quatrain
Laura Cason is currently enrolled part time in the creative writing program at Louisiana Tech. In 2018, she earned her Bachelor’s of Science in biology from Tech before deciding to pursue a career in a field she actually enjoys. In her free time, Laura enjoys watching anything that could be labelled as ‘oddly satisfying’, perfecting her skin care routine, and educating her coworkers in the CoLA office on 21st century slang. She is survived by the spawn of Satan himself, her cat Zorra.
Jackson,
2021
Louisiana Tech University
Jackson, Lauren Washington
The Quatrain
Lauren Washington is a native to Ruston, Louisiana. She is studying English with a concentration in technical writing. She has always had a passion for reading and writing and hopes to one day work in the publishing industry.
American Soldier,
2021
Louisiana Tech University
American Soldier, Kylee Armstrong
The Quatrain
Kylee Armstrong grew up in many places throughout the country, but she calls San Antonio, Texas home. Currently, she is majoring in English at Louisiana Tech University.
The View,
2021
Louisiana Tech University
The View, Katelyn Swanson
The Quatrain
Katelyn Swanson is a sophomore at Louisiana Tech University studying English with a concentration in creative writing. Katelyn has goals of becoming a published author. She fell in love with writing in high school, and the rest has been history. She loves experimenting with different styles of writing and in different types of art as well. When she is not creating, you can find her playing video games in her room or cheering on the Bulldogs on the football field with the LA Tech color guard.
Fallin,
2021
Louisiana Tech University
Fallin, Kristyn Hardy
The Quatrain
Kristyn Hardy is an English major at Louisiana Tech University with a concentration in creative writing. She was raised in a home surrounded by books, wit, and love, making the three somewhat synonymous to her. It has only been in the last couple years that she has considered dedicating her life to writing, but she loves it and cannot wait to see where it takes her.
That One Dime,
2021
Louisiana Tech University
That One Dime, Anthony Franklin
The Quatrain
Anthony Franklin began his creative writing career in eighth grade after reading The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allen Poe. Self expression through ink on paper is enthralling to him. He hopes to master this medium of expression, becoming the best writer he can be, throughout college and beyond.
Drained,
2021
Louisiana Tech University
Drained, Savannah Barker
The Quatrain
Savannah Barker is a freshman from Shreveport, majoring in English with a concentration in creative writing. She has been writing poetry for about five years. She enjoys many forms of art such as painting, but Savannah’s biggest dream is to publish a poetry book someday.
25,
2021
Louisiana Tech University
25, Samuel Donn
The Quatrain
Samuel Donn is studying biology at Louisiana Tech. He has loved writing poetry for a large part of his life and is honored to contribute to The Quatrain.
Comfort Food,
2021
Louisiana Tech University
Comfort Food, Isabelle Byrnes-Bartell
The Quatrain
Isabelle Byrnes-Bartell is a junior at Louisiana Tech University. She is the President of the campus’ Poetry Society and the Editor in Chief for Tech’s chapter of Her Campus. In 2018 she received two Regional Silver Keys in writing portfolio and personal essay from the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, as well as a Regional Honorable Mention in short story.
To Isolate, Or Not To Isolate,
2021
Louisiana Tech University
To Isolate, Or Not To Isolate, Keith Watson
The Quatrain
Keith Watson is a sophomore in the chemical engineering program at Louisiana Tech University. He is from Magnolia, Arkansas. He is a Christian and attends First Ruston. He also plays trumpet, tennis, and disc golf in his free time.
Alien,
2021
Louisiana Tech University
Alien, Alayna Juneau
The Quatrain
Alayna Juneau is a senior in interdisciplinary studies at Louisiana Tech University. She is passionate about telling stories through any medium. Her favorite things to do are pet cats, take naps, and play video games. She hopes to one day be a game developer, a writer, or a crazy cat lady.
Hives,
2021
Louisiana Tech University
Hives, Isabelle Byrnes-Bartell
The Quatrain
Isabelle Byrnes-Bartell is a junior at Louisiana Tech University. She is the President of the campus’ Poetry Society and the Editor in Chief for Tech’s chapter of Her Campus. In 2018 she received two Regional Silver Keys in writing portfolio and personal essay from the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, as well as a Regional Honorable Mention in short story.
The Proving,
2021
Louisiana Tech University
The Proving, Noah Weatherly
The Quatrain
Noah Weatherly is an English student at Louisiana Tech University with a concentration in creative writing. He aspires to be a novelist someday, but if this dream isn’t realized, he hopes to enrich the minds of future generations as a professor at the college of his choice. He enjoys reading, writing, and going to the movies when there isn’t a pandemic.
82,
2021
Louisiana Tech University
82, Samuel Donn
The Quatrain
Samuel Donn is studying biology at Louisiana Tech. He has loved writing poetry for a large part of his life and is honored to contribute to The Quatrain.
