EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Madeline is a sophomore majoring in English & Creative Writing. When she's not writing, she can usually be found listening to Taylor Swift and drinking kombucha. She loves playing guitar, hiking, and rewatching Greta Gerwig's Little Women.

MANAGING EDITOR

Lily Giddings is a sophomore majoring in English and creative writing on the publishing track and minoring in public policy. She is an avid reader, writer, and artist from Independence, Iowa. When not reading a historical romance novel or writing fantastical short stories and sad poetry, she can be found pursuing her passions for baking, crocheting, and petting any dog that crosses her path.

ACQUISTIONS EDITOR

Abigail is a sophomore studying English and Creative Writing, she is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio. She loves running, reading, Noah Kahan, Chai Lattes, and the Cincinnati Bengals. When she's not suffering from crippling imposter syndrome, she likes to write, often about the midwest.

ACQUISITIONS EDITOR

Jessica is a second-year English major with minors in Spanish and Translation. This is her first year working on a literary magazine. In her free time, she likes to read, write, bake, spend time with loved ones, and start a million hobbies at the same time.

ACQUISITIONS EDITOR

Kelsey is a third year English major on the Publishing track, with minors in Writing and Communication Studies! She's originally from California, though she has lived all over the West Coast, and one of her favorite things to do—aside from reading—is shoot film, be it portraiture, landscapes, or street photography.

ACQUISITIONS EDITOR

Annelise is a third-year student majoring in English and Creative Writing from the Chicago area. Annelise is passionate about reading, writing, and finding ways to express herself creatively. She's also a devoted Hozier fan, amateur home baker, and total chocolate lover :)

COVER DESIGNER

Kyleigh is a sophomore at The University of Iowa double majoring in English and Creative Writing and Art. Originally from California, Kyleigh loves poetry, art history, and people-watching.

CONFESSIONS DESIGNER

Kiley is a sophomore studying Musical Theatre and English and Creative Writing. She loves making art, music, muffins, coffee, poetry, and arguing about the Oxford comma. When she's not reading, she likes to paint and write about her favorite books.