Here’s something I’ve been thinking about for some time: what is the role of poetry in a time like ours? For example, what are my obligations as a poet who is frightened and outraged by the recent events in Charleston? It’s easy to think that poetry doesn’t matter — in fact, the New York Times … Continue reading Art and Social Change
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Part of Your World Revisited
Look at this stuff, isn’t it neat? Wouldn’t you think my degree is complete? Wouldn’t you think I’m the girl – the girl has… a career? Look at my bank, no treasures told. How many loans can one girl hold? Lookin’ around here you’d think – sure, she’s got nothing. I’ve got textbooks and … Continue reading Part of Your World Revisited
The Beauty of the Online Critique
When some people think of getting their writing critiqued, the image of a group of like-minded people sitting in a circle and reading their work of fiction aloud tends to come to mind. In this day and age, where everything we do is based around social media and the internet, the idea of in person … Continue reading The Beauty of the Online Critique
Interview with Alyssa Knowling
Alyssa Knowling is an undergraduate writer at Webster University. She is a poet and visual artist out of St. Louis, and agreed to talk with us about her poem, "Today, It's Warhol," available in the Winter 2016 issue of the OAR. -Bethany Olson What was behind your choice to invoke Andy Warhol in your poem? … Continue reading Interview with Alyssa Knowling
Interview with Eva Hill
Eva Hill is an undergraduate writer and poet at Oakland University who recently participated in the OU poetry slam. She has been writing and performing poetry since she was in high school, and agreed to talk about her inspirations, motivations, and her experience performing slam poetry. Sharnita Sanders: What first drew you to poetry? … Continue reading Interview with Eva Hill
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