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Create. Imagine. Inspire.

Digressions Literary & Art Journal is a student-run literary journal sponsored by the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences.

Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to submit original works of poetry, short fiction, creative essays, dramatic scenes, artwork, and photography for consideration in the journal, which is published yearly in the winter semester.

If you're interested in joining our editorial team, or if you have any questions relating to the submission process, please reach out to Dr. Janine Morrishere.

Current Volume: Volume 20 (2023) Winter 2023

About Digressions

When Digressions Literary & Art Journal was first introduced in 2004 by then senior editor, D.J. King, it was a way for Nova Southeastern University students to "take a break from 'Works Cited' and turn inwardly to work sighted." As Digressions continues throughout the years, it strives to be an open and safe space for all NSU students to showcase their creative works. Digressions is furthermore a place where students can share their experiences and ideas with fellow readers and be surrounded by remarkable collections of art, poetry, photography, and stories. At Digressions, we encourage everyone to Imagine, Create, and Inspire, in hopes of helping them unleash their inner creativity.

This year marks the 20th Anniversary of Digressions, and this issue honors this milestone by focusing on self-reflection. We begin by looking back to our origins with an interview with the first student editor and first faculty advisor of Digressions, and our student submissions continue this process by engaging with themes of self-exploration, introspection, and self-knowledge.

Full Issue

Acknowledgements

Editor's Note

Poetry

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A Doctors Visit
Italia P. Lewis

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El Universo / The Universe
Cora J. Padilla Castillo

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Love Me
Elisha Mendoza

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Leaving You
Julia Severance

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In a Nutshell
MarieAnn C. Raguso

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A Seasonal Sonnet
Antonio Miguel Escorzon

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Divinity
Aysia Stephens

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Purple Heart
MarieAnn C. Raguso

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A Journey to Joy
Bhavya Soni

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Cutting Ties
Jenna M. Handal Miss

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Awake 12:48 AM
Meghana S. Jagarlamudi

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Fostered Fiction
Jenna M. Handal Miss

Artwork

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Infrared
Michelle L. Gorodisky

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Blues Big Revenge
Fidel E. Perez Pujols

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Drowning
Nicholas J. Waguespack

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Consumerism
Rosselyn Pérez

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Hysteria
Fidel E. Perez Pujols

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Burn & Ashes
Maya s. Leshaw

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Hands of Influence
Nicholas Waguespack

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Self Portrait
Maya s. Leshaw

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Man with No Face
Maya s. Lehsaw

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Terracotta Dreams
Fidel E. Perez Pujols

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The Wonderful World of XTC
Pranav R. Police and XTC 1993

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Loss of Sight
Iksita C. Nallapaneni

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Don't Take My Mask
Nicholas Waguespack

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Minute Details
Isha H. Patel

Photography

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Untitled
Elisha Mendoza

Fiction

Editorial Board

Senior Editors
Nicolette Sobit
Yasmeen Hughes
Assistant Editors
Abel Salazar
Jordan Weisenee
Kylie James
Makayla Nicely
Marissa Jacabacci
Matthew McCall
Paula Corrales Marco
Sallete Silva
Cover Designer
Sofia Aurora Guerra Cardona
Social Media Team
Kylie James
Paula Corrales Marco
Yasmeen Hughes
Faculty Adivsor
Dr. Mario D'Agostino
Layout +Production Advisor
Dr. Eric Mason
Reviewers
Aysia Stephens
Christopher Kidwell
Diana Ramirez Carvallo
Janelle Giannetta
Jaylon Sharpe
Jenna Handal
Jewal Mousa
Liza Longobucco
Maya Leshaw
Michael McCall
Michelle Gorodisky
Nicholas Waguespack
Nimisha Kumar
Ohm Patel
Olivia Cantalupo
Priann Franco
Ritu Upadhyay
Ruieda Ali
Sadeaa Khan
Sri Konagella
Yachi Patel