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Spring Semester
This is the last post written by the staff of 2025. This week, the Spring semester starts at NDSU. That means a brand new staff will take...

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Jan 121 min read
19th Epilogue
This will be one of the last blog posts written by the staff of 2025. We figured we'd round it out by adding the epilogue that was...

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Jan 51 min read
One-Inch Picture Frame
Students sit facing forward with their laptops open. A professor gestures at the front of the classroom, referring to the PowerPoint...

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Dec 29, 20251 min read
Cento Poem
The moment that I saw her She played a fiddle in an Irish band I was twenty-four years old Oh, I could have that voice playing on repeat...

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Dec 22, 20251 min read
Letter to My Inner Critic
Dear Inner Critic, You have been with me for many years and have played a key role in saving me from a few embarrassing situations....

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Dec 15, 20252 min read
Creative Process Reflection
The Ice Patch is based off of some of the cats that used to live in my family’s barn. Rosie and Rupert really were siblings, and Rupert...

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Dec 8, 20252 min read
The Ice Patch
Tiny white flakes brushed against the ground as Rosie silently watched the fresh, new blanket form over the brittle grass. It wasn’t...

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Dec 1, 20254 min read
Apple Blossoms
Sunlight glints off the bright green leaves as Rebecca rushes towards her tree, eager to join the tangle of branches supporting many bird...

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Nov 24, 20254 min read
Responsibilities of Lit Pub Class
As a class, we are responsible for choosing a theme, voting on submissions, voting on poster and cover designs, and collaborating with...

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Nov 17, 20251 min read
The Do’s and Don’ts of AI
Do use Artificial Intelligence (AI) responsibly as a second opinion. Ask for basic level suggestions like grammar and spelling checks but...

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Nov 10, 20252 min read
Why Join Literary Publications?
The top reason I would give anyone to join literary publications is the flexibility and creative freedom. This is a class that can give...

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Nov 3, 20253 min read
Candy Auction
Halloween is a holiday filled with ups and downs. The joy at seeing your favorite candy dropped in your bucket. The terror of a skeleton...

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Oct 27, 20252 min read
Seasonal Story
Leaves crunched under my feet as I trudged down the sidewalk, McDonald’s bucket in hand. The breeze blew through my costume, forcing me...

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Oct 20, 20252 min read
Introduction to the PR Team
Hey everyone! This semester, the PR team included Caitlin, Avery, and Grace. We were responsible for all of the social media posts on Tik...

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Oct 13, 20251 min read
Impromptu
Machines whir as they spit out hot liquid, permeating the air with scents of fresh coffee. As the coffee machines quiet down, something...

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Oct 6, 20252 min read
Joe's Introduction
Hey my name is Joseph Frisinger but you can call me Joe. I am a student at NDSU and I hope to be getting a degree in English Education. I...

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Sep 29, 20251 min read
Storytelling
Building an entire universe from nothing seems impossible. Even more difficult would be sharing this brand-new world with other people....

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Sep 22, 20252 min read
Introduction to the Design Team
Here's a hello from the design team. On the design team we have Joe, Eliza and Jade. What we are in charge of is creating the final...

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Sep 15, 20251 min read
Setting Description
Cotton candy clouds hang in the air, showing off their pink and orange hues in a muted sort of way. To the west, blinding crimson rays...

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Sep 8, 20251 min read
Forming Memories from Moments
These are some photos that were taken of the literary publications course over the past semester.

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Sep 1, 20251 min read
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