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Maga's Kitchen, Miguel Jimenez

A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University

Miguel Jimenez is from the South Side of Chicago. He is currently a student at DePauw University double-majoring in English writing and Latin American and Caribbean studies. On the weekends, he blends hip-hop, jazz, and classic rock on his turntables.

First Night, Paul Query '83

A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University

It was 1979 when Paul Query first arrived on DePauw's campus. He was young, ambitious, ready to write, to make friends, to talk politics, to learn the delicacies of poetry and prose. From the beginning, his professors noticed his great potential as a student. He was caring, hard-working, and intent on sculpting his poems, word by word, with the greatest precision.

Query's diligence paid off. In 1983, after graduating from DePauw with a degree in English Composition, he migrated westward to the stubbled hills of Iowa, where he studied for two years at the prestigious Iowa Writer's Workshop. Under the …

Meniscus, Jason Link

A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University

Jason Link is a Junior from Traverse City, MI. "Me, I'm dishonest and a dishonest man you can always trust as being dishonest, honestly, it's the honest ones you have to look out for because you never know when they'll do something completely...stupid."

The Jackhammer Tree, Paul Query '83

A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University

It was 1979 when Paul Query first arrived on DePauw's campus. He was young, ambitious, ready to write, to make friends, to talk politics, to learn the delicacies of poetry and prose. From the beginning, his professors noticed his great potential as a student. He was caring, hard-working, and intent on sculpting his poems, word by word, with the greatest precision.

Query's diligence paid off. In 1983, after graduating from DePauw with a degree in English Composition, he migrated westward to the stubbled hills of Iowa, where he studied for two years at the prestigious Iowa Writer's Workshop. Under the …

It's Cold Commercialism In The Land Of The Free, Paul Query '83

A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University

It was 1979 when Paul Query first arrived on DePauw's campus. He was young, ambitious, ready to write, to make friends, to talk politics, to learn the delicacies of poetry and prose. From the beginning, his professors noticed his great potential as a student. He was caring, hard-working, and intent on sculpting his poems, word by word, with the greatest precision.

Query's diligence paid off. In 1983, after graduating from DePauw with a degree in English Composition, he migrated westward to the stubbled hills of Iowa, where he studied for two years at the prestigious Iowa Writer's Workshop. Under the …

A Poem I Wouldn't Write, Catherine Calabro

A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University

Loves bocce and all other forms of good, clean fun.

Metonymy, Jacob Garbe

A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University

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25 Degrees Out, Jeremy Jones

A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University

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Unison, Catherine Calabro

A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University

Loves bocce and all other forms of good, clean fun.

Alice Walker, Sarah Preuschl

A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University

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Thoughts From Statistics Class, Austin Diaz

A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University

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Ashes, Kelly Wilson

A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University

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The Voice Of My Prayers, Elin Raun

A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University

Loves English breakfast tea, sleeping, and rain. Thankful to grandparents for immigrating.

The Fall Of The Question, Matt Mcmahon

A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University

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A New Way To Describe Moonlight, Kelsie Gray

A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University

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Wallen, Charlie Carpenter

A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University

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Florida, Kate Gehring

A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University

Senior writing major. Plans to join Teach for America and teach in St. Louis before possibly law school.

Let Those Doggies Free, Lisbeth Prifogle

A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University

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Black Eyed Susan, Shannon Buell

A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University

Junior writing major from Concord, MA. Fan of Thoreau and Emerson. Writing poetry since third grade.

From The Ashes, Marc Bowser

A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University

Has lived 21+ years without Death showing up. Obsessed with squirrels, can impersonate Elmo.

You Remind Me Of My Father, Maggie Doherty

A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University

Bigfork, Montana and PBR. Done with the metaphor thing.

Jackson Street, Kelsie Gray

A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University

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The Body Of Christ, Kevin Skillern

A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University

I love the "About the Author" section of literary magazines. It's a great opportunity to find out who the writer really is, and get inside their head a little. You can learn all kinds of cool things like where the author is from, where they are going, what they want to be after they graduate college, and their favorite color... which is always neat. It's a great thing to step inside the mind of a writer, and then try to find your way out without being covered in wax. Now, that's what I call a biohazard.

Delayed, Damon Xanthopoulos

A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University

After years in the clink, he’s back on the streets—with vengeance! Fictionalized bio with humor.

Agamemnon, Joel Street

A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University

Now trying brevity. Likes the suffix -escent.

Running Stones 02:04am 10/07/2003, Jeremy Jones

A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University

Jeremy now thinks he is a kitten named Bert. He likes to drink milk and mew when doors are closed. He has fleas.

Dreaming About Mudcats, Kelsie Gray

A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University

Kelsie is a junior music performance major (trumpet) from Yukon, Oklahoma (home of Garth Brooks). An animal welfare advocate and fag Hag extraordinaire, her favorite games are Scrabble and Spin the Bottle/Cell Phone. She is terrified of catfish.

Edward, Chris Merker

A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University

I'm a senior writing major from St. Louis. I enjoy Kenny G, quiet evenings at home with my cat, and long walks on the beach.

What To Say When It Rains, Erin Greenlee

A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University

I asked a friend to describe my life in a nutshell. She said, 'Gatorade and drama.' I'm not sure what the Gatorade means, but I like it better than the drama.

Night Hawks, Chris Merker

A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University

I'm a senior writing major from St. Louis. I enjoy Kenny G, quiet evenings at home with my cat, and long walks on the beach.