The Digressions Literary & Art Journal Gallery shares insights into the creation of a student-run literary journal, published annually, in the winter semester, and sponsored by the Department of Writing and Communication in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
View a complete run of the Digressions Literary & Art Journal in which undergraduate and graduate students share original works of poetry, short fiction, creative essays, dramatic scenes, artwork, and photography.
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About Digressions
Athena L. Edwards
“Digressions” are temporary departures or instances of divergence from a main theme, so it makes sense that this journal invites students to move away from the rigidity of academia and scholarship. As D.J. King–our first editor–said in Volume 1 in 2004, Digressions encourages students to “take a break from ‘Works Cited’ and turn inwardly to work sighted.” At the Digressions Literary & Art Journal, we strongly believe that everyone is capable of creativity, and should be presented with the opportunity to express themselves, even while pursuing the more fact-oriented fields that Nova Southeastern University has to offer; but we digress.
Life exists in contrast. The mere existence of the Digressions Literary & Art Journal within a science-focused school speaks to this. So, we encourage current and future readers to explore the depths that these pieces present, to look at the art, photography, poetry, and narratives with an appraising look, and, above all, to share your own digressions with Digressions.
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About Digressions
Athena L. Edwards
“Digressions” are temporary departures or instances of divergence from a main theme, so it makes sense that this journal invites students to move away from the rigidity of academia and scholarship. As D.J. King–our first editor–said in Volume 1 in 2004, Digressions encourages students to “take a break from ‘Works Cited’ and turn inwardly to work sighted.” At the Digressions Literary & Art Journal, we strongly believe that everyone is capable of creativity, and should be presented with the opportunity to express themselves, even while pursuing the more fact-oriented fields that Nova Southeastern University has to offer; but we digress.
Life exists in contrast. The mere existence of the Digressions Literary & Art Journal within a science-focused school speaks to this. So, we encourage current and future readers to explore the depths that these pieces present, to look at the art, photography, poetry, and narratives with an appraising look, and, above all, to share your own digressions with Digressions.
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Director's Note
Athena L. Edwards
The Digressions Literary & Art Journal is a place of promise for students, readers, creators, reviewers, and editors alike. It is a place for students and readers to observe new and unique ideas, some which bring about new ways of thinking and some which prove that they are not alone. Creators are given a place to show themselves and their work outside of the classroom. Reviewers are able to put into practice their understanding of unique viewpoints and ways of expression in order to shape Digressions. Finally, editors are able to show their understanding of idea forms and bring the ideas of multiple individuals into a cohesive unit to be enjoyed for years to come. I started at Digressions as a reviewer before coming on as a director and creator. Seeing how this publication comes together from multiple perspectives has given me a strong sense of pride in the long-term project. There is no better feeling than seeing something enjoyable to many come out of empty space, be it the empty space on a document or canvas, the empty space in our inbox before the appearance of submissions, or the empty pages that would be placed through a printing press, in honor of the empty spaces that came before them. As such, this publication would be unattainable without the passion and dedication from our brave submitters and creators, our committed reviewers, our hard-working editorial and marketing staff, and our diligent staff advisor. Additionally, a special thanks has to go out to Gena Meroth (who was able to quickly help us resolve any issues on the digital end of production), Dr. Mason’s Editing, Layout, and Design class (who helped organize and format the content for the most enjoyable reading experience), Dr. Piskel’s Graphic Design class (who created wonderful cover submissions to choose from), and, finally, a thank you to both the School of Communication, Media, and the Arts and the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences for supporting this project. We hope that the future will not only bring new submissions but also an expanded readership. It is with this latter goal in mind that this year we developed new partnerships and events, as well as a campaign to include social choice pieces voted on by our followers on Instagram. Stay tuned as we continue to strive to imagine, create, and inspire.
– Athena Edwards, Digressions Director
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Director's Note
Athena L. Edwards
The Digressions Literary & Art Journal is a place of promise for students, readers, creators, reviewers, and editors alike. It is a place for students and readers to observe new and unique ideas, some which bring about new ways of thinking and some which prove that they are not alone. Creators are given a place to show themselves and their work outside of the classroom. Reviewers are able to put into practice their understanding of unique viewpoints and ways of expression in order to shape Digressions. Finally, editors are able to show their understanding of idea forms and bring the ideas of multiple individuals into a cohesive unit to be enjoyed for years to come. I started at Digressions as a reviewer before coming on as a director and creator. Seeing how this publication comes together from multiple perspectives has given me a strong sense of pride in the long-term project. There is no better feeling than seeing something enjoyable to many come out of empty space, be it the empty space on a document or canvas, the empty space in our inbox before the appearance of submissions, or the empty pages that would be placed through a printing press, in honor of the empty spaces that came before them. As such, this publication would be unattainable without the passion and dedication from our brave submitters and creators, our committed reviewers, our hard-working editorial and marketing staff, and our diligent staff advisor. Additionally, a special thanks has to go out to Gena Meroth (who was able to quickly help us resolve any issues on the digital end of production), Dr. Mason’s Editing, Layout, and Design class (who helped organize and format the content for the most enjoyable reading experience), Dr. Piskel’s Graphic Design class (who created wonderful cover submissions to choose from), and, finally, a thank you to both the School of Communication, Media, and the Arts and the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences for supporting this project. We hope that the future will not only bring new submissions but also an expanded readership. It is with this latter goal in mind that this year we developed new partnerships and events, as well as a campaign to include social choice pieces voted on by our followers on Instagram. Stay tuned as we continue to strive to imagine, create, and inspire.
– Athena Edwards, Digressions Director
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Designing Digressions with Eric D. Mason
Eric D. Mason
“Digressions” are temporary departures or instances of divergence from a main theme, so it makes sense that this journal invites students to move away from the rigidity of academia and scholarship. As D.J. King–our first editor–said in Volume 1 in 2004, Digressions encourages students to “take a break from ‘Works Cited’ and turn inwardly to work sighted.” At the Digressions Literary & Art Journal, we strongly believe that everyone is capable of creativity, and should be presented with the opportunity to express themselves, even while pursuing the more fact-oriented fields that Nova Southeastern University has to offer; but we digress.
Life exists in contrast. The mere existence of the Digressions Literary & Art Journal within a science-focused school speaks to this. So, we encourage current and future readers to explore the depths that these pieces present, to look at the art, photography, poetry, and narratives with an appraising look, and, above all, to share your own digressions with Digressions.
