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Nebo: Volume 1, Issue 1 Mar 2025

Nebo: Volume 1, Issue 1

NEBO: A Literary Journal

Nebo Literary Journal is a dynamic collection of contemporary fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction that highlights emerging voices in literature. Curated by Arkansas Tech University, this issue features a diverse range of storytelling, lyrical expression, and thought-provoking essays that explore themes of identity, human connection, and the power of narrative. With contributions from talented writers across genres, Nebo serves as a creative space for literary exploration and artistic expression. Whether through evocative poetry or compelling short stories, this issue invites readers to immerse themselves in the richness of modern literature.


Bruce Smith, Raymond Carver Reading Series, December 3, 2025, Bruce Smith Jan 2025

Bruce Smith, Raymond Carver Reading Series, December 3, 2025, Bruce Smith

Raymond Carver Reading Series

A video recording of Bruce Smith reading on December 3, 2025, as part of the Syracuse University Creative Writing Program's Raymond Carver Reading Series. Running time: 26:36.


Carroll Beauvais, Raymond Carver Reading Series, October 22, 2025, Carroll Beauvais Jan 2025

Carroll Beauvais, Raymond Carver Reading Series, October 22, 2025, Carroll Beauvais

Raymond Carver Reading Series

A video recording of Carroll Beauvais reading on October 22, 2025, as part of the Syracuse University Creative Writing Program's Raymond Carver Reading Series. Running time: 32:33.


Francine J. Harris, Raymond Carver Reading Series, November 12, 2025, Francine J. Harris Jan 2025

Francine J. Harris, Raymond Carver Reading Series, November 12, 2025, Francine J. Harris

Raymond Carver Reading Series

A video recording of francine j. harris reading on November 12, 2025, as part of the Syracuse University Creative Writing Program's Raymond Carver Reading Series. Running time: 37:40.


Pagan Winter, Samm Willard Mar 2019

Pagan Winter, Samm Willard

Sophia and Philosophia

Isn’t this a lovely place to pick apart your lover’s face
Some say the river bank’s a sacred place
Others think that’s such a silly thing to say
But I would never try to prove them wrong on such a blissful day
The colors of the leaves will soon have changed
The yellows and the greens will fade to gray
But I will lose a quiet hour to the darkest day
A pagan winter’s on its way
I will see the death of God before it’s Christmas day
A pagan winter’s on its way
Well isn’t this some lovely clay …


The Influence Of Individualistic Ideas On American Mobility, Markus Magiera Oct 2018

The Influence Of Individualistic Ideas On American Mobility, Markus Magiera

English Department: Traveling American Modernism (ENG 366, Fall 2018)

In this paper I showcase the influence of individualistic thinking ranging back as far as Age of Enlightenment on the development of mobility in America since the eighteenth century. My goal is to identify the factors that shaped the evolution of travel. In order to do so I start by analyzing texts from the early nineteenth century, where travel by foot was the common thing. Next I focus on new means of mobility; first the bicycle, and later on the automobile. I aim to convince that modernity's main instigator was the change in thinking brought forth in the Age of …


Chronicle, Tara Mettler Apr 2017

Chronicle, Tara Mettler

Poetry MFA Theses

A collection of original poetry by Tara Mettler.


In Detroit Looking Outside, Shawnti G. Brown Jun 2014

In Detroit Looking Outside, Shawnti G. Brown

The Laureate

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From The Waiting Room Of A Fertility Clinic, Julie Bozyk Jun 2014

From The Waiting Room Of A Fertility Clinic, Julie Bozyk

The Laureate

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Between Seven And Eleven // Water Bones, Craig Shay Dec 2013

Between Seven And Eleven // Water Bones, Craig Shay

Gandy Dancer Archives

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Natural Disaster On The Right Side, Amy E. Bishop Dec 2013

Natural Disaster On The Right Side, Amy E. Bishop

Gandy Dancer Archives

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Vanishing Point, Trisha A. Farco Dec 2013

Vanishing Point, Trisha A. Farco

Gandy Dancer Archives

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The Poet Imagines Himself Leaving Home // Absolution, Dean Tripp Dec 2013

The Poet Imagines Himself Leaving Home // Absolution, Dean Tripp

Gandy Dancer Archives

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The Heart As An Autoclave // Rolodexed Apologies For My Ex-Girlfriends, Lucia Lotempio Dec 2013

The Heart As An Autoclave // Rolodexed Apologies For My Ex-Girlfriends, Lucia Lotempio

Gandy Dancer Archives

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Gaze, Nadia Mulvihill Dec 2013

Gaze, Nadia Mulvihill

Gandy Dancer Archives

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