Gonzaga English Major Publishes
Mazie McNamara, Class of 2025, published a poem titled "Eating Oranges," in the Summer of 2024 (volume 65, no 4) issue of The Midwest Quarterly: A Journal of Contemporary Thought, published by Pittsburg State University.
"ENGL 306, How to Be a Writer, empowered me to take my writing seriously and envision a creative future after my time at Gonzaga. The course required submitting our work to national publications, and as a result, my poem “Eating Oranges” was picked up by the Midwest Quarterly Review. Beyond providing invaluable knowledge and resources on the submission process, the confidence I gained during the semester was life-changing. The English department at Gonzaga shows so much support and care for its students, and ENGL 306 is just one of those offerings."
Zag Writers Read
The ˿ƵAPP English Department launched a new series, Zag Writers Read, providing a platform for GU's creative writers to share their work with the wider community. The inaugural event took place on Wednesday, October 30th, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Paper St. Coffee Co. and featured Leyna Krow, author of "FIRE SEASON." The theme of the first reading was "SPOOKY," fitting for the Halloween season.
The event saw a great turnout, with many attendees enjoying the eerie and captivating readings. The organizers expressed their hope that this series will continue to foster a vibrant literary community at GU. All GU community members were welcome to submit their work and attend the event, making it a truly inclusive celebration of creativity.
If you'd like to apply to share your writing at future events, please submit fiction, creative nonfiction, or poetry to zagwritersread@gmail.com.
