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Full-Text Articles in Creative Writing
You Are Very Easy To Love, Ruby Tugeau '28
You Are Very Easy To Love, Ruby Tugeau '28
A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University
Ruby Tugeau is a sophomore at DePauw University majoring in Global Health and Women's & Gender Studies! She enjoys long hikes in the nature park, oldies music, and warm soup. Ruby's been writing all her life and wants to thank AMWR for allowing her to share her work!
Flying Fish, Chelsea Parsley '28
Flying Fish, Chelsea Parsley '28
A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University
Chelsea Parsley is a sophomore Creative Writing major at DePauw University. She enjoys drawing, writing, singing, and accumulating obscure pieces of trivia.
Tuesday Evenings In Your Mother's Bathroom, Lexi Simpson '26
Tuesday Evenings In Your Mother's Bathroom, Lexi Simpson '26
A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University
Lexi Simpson is a senior Psychology and English Writing double major, and a Malpas Scholar at DePauw University. She loves ceramics, writing, and road trips. Lexi is inspired by the stars, the ocean, and being outside. She enjoys reading and being with family and friends.
Would You Listen, If I Could Speak?, Jordan Heaviland '29
Would You Listen, If I Could Speak?, Jordan Heaviland '29
A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University
Jordan Heaviland is a first-year Creative Writing major and Prindle Scholar, with a keen interest in Philosophy. He primarily writes poetry and short-fiction. His favorite books are House of Leaves and Oryx and Crake. Jordan has previous publications in Muncie Voice, Perspicacity Magazine, and The Lavender Journal.
Longlines, Morgan Tharp '26
Longlines, Morgan Tharp '26
A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University
Morgan Tharp is a Senior English-Writing and Political Science double major. In her free time, she enjoys running for DePauw's cross country and track teams and reading.
The Ringworm Poem, Riley Hamilton '26
The Ringworm Poem, Riley Hamilton '26
A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University
Riley Hamilton is a Senior English Writing major and Studio Art minor at DePauw University. She loves acrylic painting, making abstract collages, and of course, reading and writing. She enjoys practicing yoga, hiking, and camping.
Silver Daylight (4 A.M.), Justine Vandenberg '26
Silver Daylight (4 A.M.), Justine Vandenberg '26
A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University
Justine Vandenberg is an Environmental Fellow at DePauw University majoring in Global (Environmental) Health and Sustainability. She is also a writer, poet, and photographer who is passionate about using artistic forms to advocate for the health of ecosystems and human communities. To Justine, nature is home, and art is activism.
If The Flowers Were To Wither..., Ira Satpathy '28
If The Flowers Were To Wither..., Ira Satpathy '28
A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University
Ira is a rising junior majoring in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. They work at The DePauw, and also host a podcast on feminist philosophy. Ira loves to draw portraits, play badminton, and scroll their Substack feed endlessly.
The Ballad Of Blorg, Isaiah Morgan '26
The Ballad Of Blorg, Isaiah Morgan '26
A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University
Justus Morgan is a Song major in his senior year at DePauw. He is delighted by those places beyond the expanding frontiers of his knowledge and writes about everything from not falling in love to imaginary wetlands to that one look from Margiela's S/S 1990 runway show. He recommends skygazing.
I Never Saw My Grandpa Run, Cole Jacob '27
I Never Saw My Grandpa Run, Cole Jacob '27
A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University
Cole is a junior Economics student and Management Fellow at DePauw University. He draws inspiration from his family, the natural world, and stories passed down through generations. His favorite poet is Robert Wrigley. Cole enjoys hiking, camping, and everything outdoors.
How To Spend A Year Of Your Twenties Without A Car, Jane Duffy '26
How To Spend A Year Of Your Twenties Without A Car, Jane Duffy '26
A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University
Jane Duffy is an English Writing and Studio Art double major at DePauw University. She is a painter, a creative writer, and the Editor-in-chief of A Midwestern Review for her fourth year of involvement. She enjoys hiking, drinking coffee, travelling, and creating things inspired by observation of the world around her.
Madness Madness, Ira Satpathy '28
Madness Madness, Ira Satpathy '28
A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University
Ira is a rising junior majoring in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. They work at The DePauw, and also host a podcast on feminist philosophy. Ira loves to draw portraits, play badminton, and scroll their Substack feed endlessly.
Broken Nose, Addison Elliott '29
Broken Nose, Addison Elliott '29
A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University
Addi Elliott is a writer based in Indiana whose work centers on short creative nonfiction. Through concise, image-driven storytelling, they capture vivid memories and explore family experiences. Drawing from lives, their work reflects storytelling as preservation and reinvention, creating pieces that linger and reveal the quiet complexity beneath everyday moments.
Darjeeling 1967, Bibhav Basnet '26
Darjeeling 1967, Bibhav Basnet '26
A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University
Bibhav Basnet is a senior from Nepal and is majoring in Mathematics. He regrets this decision greatly and is skeptical if he will ever graduate from college. He is a member of DePauw's Ethics Bowl team, and of Delta Upsilon fraternity.
Disinfected Time, Charles Smith '28
Disinfected Time, Charles Smith '28
A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University
Charles Smith is a Sophomore Creative Writing major at DePauw University and is from Indianapolis, Indiana. He enjoys writing poems and songs and is inspired by many artists, including Zach Bryan and Ted Kooser. He enjoys playing guitar and spending time with friends.
Independence Bleeds, Cole Jacob '27
Independence Bleeds, Cole Jacob '27
A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University
Cole is a junior Economics student and Management Fellow at DePauw University. He draws inspiration from his family, the natural world, and stories passed down through generations. His favorite poet is Robert Wrigley. Cole enjoys hiking, camping, and everything outdoors.
Microbes Among A Decapitated Rabbit, Isaiah Morgan '26
Microbes Among A Decapitated Rabbit, Isaiah Morgan '26
A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University
Justus Morgan is a Song major in his senior year at DePauw. He is delighted by those places beyond the expanding frontiers of his knowledge and writes about everything from not falling in love to imaginary wetlands to that one look from Margiela's S/S 1990 runway show. He recommends skygazing.
Mondays At Moore's, Jane Duffy '26
Mondays At Moore's, Jane Duffy '26
A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University
Jane Duffy is an English Writing and Studio Art double major at Depauw University. She is a painter, a creative writer, and the Editor-in-chief of A Midwestern Review for her fourth year of involvement. She enjoys hiking, drinking coffee, travelling, and creating things inspired by observation of the world around her.
Tiger Stripes, Ruby Tugeau '28
Tiger Stripes, Ruby Tugeau '28
A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University
Ruby Tugeau is a sophomore at DePauw University majoring in Global Health and Women's & Gender Studies! She enjoys long hikes in the nature park, oldies music, and warm soup. Ruby's been writing all her life and wants to thank AMWR for allowing her to share her work!
Weeping, Roee Sela '27
Weeping, Roee Sela '27
A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University
Roee is a Junior Biochemistry major and Creative Writing minor at DePauw University. He plays Men's Tennis and plans to attend medical school after graduating. He enjoys cooking, reading, and the outdoors.
On Mild Weather, Morgan Tharp '26
On Mild Weather, Morgan Tharp '26
A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University
Morgan Tharp is a Senior English-Writing and Political Science double major. In her free time, she enjoys running for DePauw's cross country and track teams and reading.
How To Live Alone, Cora Gibson '27
How To Live Alone, Cora Gibson '27
A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University
Cora is a rising senior at DePauw with a double major in pre-engineering and environmental geoscience, and a minor in math. Outside of rocks and integrals, she loves strong coffee, knitted sweaters, and a head back laugh with friends.
Lion, Ruby Tugeau '28
Lion, Ruby Tugeau '28
A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University
Ruby Tugeau is a sophomore at DePauw University majoring in Global Health and Women's & Gender Studies! She enjoys long hikes in the nature park, oldies music, and warm soup. Ruby's been writing all her life and wants to thank AMWR for allowing her to share her work!
Monster, Melissa Butler '29
Monster, Melissa Butler '29
A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University
Melissa (Mel) Butler is a rising sophomore Pre-med Biochem major from Chicago, IL. She is also a spoken word artist working in mental health and social justice activism. She hopes that her poetry will remind people that they are never alone and that there is always a light at the end of the tunnel.
Produce, Chelsea Parsley '28
Produce, Chelsea Parsley '28
A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University
Chelsea Parsley is a sophomore Creative Writing major at DePauw University. She enjoys drawing, writing, singing, and accumulating obscure pieces of trivia.
Unclaimed, Morgan Tharp
Unclaimed, Morgan Tharp
A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University
Morgan is a Junior English Writing and Political Science double major. In her free time, she enjoys running for DePauw’s cross country and track teams, reading, and playing ping pong.
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A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University
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Simply Difficult, Jenna Reynolds
Simply Difficult, Jenna Reynolds
A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University
Jenna Reynolds is a Senior English Writing major. She has written for AMWR in the past and has also written for the DePauw stage (Romeo and Juliet at Bridgerton).
The Ate's Arrivial, Eliana Jolanda Alzate
The Ate's Arrivial, Eliana Jolanda Alzate
A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University
Eliana Alzate is a Junior English Writing and Computer Science major at DePauw University. Her works explore the intersections of diasporic identity, political chaos, and artistic discovery. When she isn’t writing stories and poems, you can find Eliana filming vlogs and singing karaoke.
Quantifying Forever, Raechel Meyers
Quantifying Forever, Raechel Meyers
A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University
Raechel Meyers is a first-year Anthropology major, Honor Scholar, and self-admitted overachiever. She is from Dayton, Ohio, and is guessing you may know someone with ties to there. That happens pretty often. She enjoys the stories of others, spicy food, commas, cats laying in sunny spots, and the color blue.