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
I Think I've Processed It But
Amber M. Hockaday
A Doctors Visit
Italia P. Lewis
El Universo / The Universe
Cora J. Padilla Castillo
Leaving You
Julia Severance
In a Nutshell
MarieAnn C. Raguso
A Seasonal Sonnet
Antonio Miguel Escorzon
There's Fresh Water in Afghanistan
MarieAnn C. Raguso
A Requiem For Those Who Rest Their Wings
Adit R. Selvaraj
Purple Heart
MarieAnn C. Raguso
A Journey to Joy
Bhavya Soni
Cutting Ties
Jenna M. Handal Miss
Awake 12:48 AM
Meghana S. Jagarlamudi
Fostered Fiction
Jenna M. Handal Miss
Flowers in the Snow
Rueida Ali
Artwork
Blues Big Revenge
Fidel E. Perez Pujols
Consumerism
Rosselyn Pérez
Burn & Ashes
Maya s. Leshaw
Hands of Influence
Nicholas Waguespack
Self Portrait
Maya s. Leshaw
Man with No Face
Maya s. Lehsaw
Terracotta Dreams
Fidel E. Perez Pujols
The Wonderful World of XTC
Pranav R. Police and XTC 1993
Loss of Sight
Iksita C. Nallapaneni
Don't Take My Mask
Nicholas Waguespack
Minute Details
Isha H. Patel
Photography
Fort Lauderdale Nights
Shweta Shah
Fiction
Koonja's Death from Neville's Perspective
Michelle L. Gorodisky
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