Topic: creative writing — The Kenyon Collegian

Section: Opinion

More creative writing courses are needed

As a Southern California native, I find myself having to constantly justify my choice of college. When my hometown friends found out I was leaving… Read More

by Dorothy Yaqub
April 6, 2023
Section: Arts

Adroit Journal awards poetry prize to Stephanie Chang ’25

Every year, the Adroit Journal awards two high-school or undergraduate students for their writing in poetry and prose. Last… Read More

by Cecilia Oshins
September 24, 2021
Section: Arts

Kenyon’s first student-run publishing press makes its debut

The founders of Sunset Press, Kenyon’s first student-run literary press, jokingly refer to their organization as a “family business.” It’s easy to understand… Read More

by Mae Hunt and Devon Musgrave-Johnson
April 25, 2019
Section: Arts

Department of English hosts touching Mary Oliver tribute

Before most of the speakers began reading Mary Oliver’s poetry at Finn House on Feb. 12, they shared an anecdote describing what they… Read More

by Elijah Newman
February 21, 2019
Section: Arts

New literary journal gives science enthusiasts creative outlet

Lyceum, Kenyon’s newest student literary journal, was a runaway hit. The editors of the new science writing publication printed 150 copies, which quickly… Read More

by Mae Hunt
January 24, 2019
Section: Arts

HIKA launches student-led writing workshop, The Plums

It was an autumnal Sunday evening. The wind was whistling. Kenyon College looked empty, except for a file of students shuffling into the… Read More

by Sam Brodsky
October 18, 2018
Section: Opinion

Creative writing: Changed for the better

Much like the majority of writing hopefuls who enter Kenyon, I was eager for the time when I could finally take my first… Read More

by Sloane Wilten
April 26, 2018
Section: News

Intro writing classes no longer require samples

Starting next fall, students interested in creative writing courses will no longer be required to submit a writing sample to intro-level courses. Applications… Read More

by Helena Winterbottom
March 29, 2018
Section: News

For literary college, about half get into writing courses

In early October, 158 students applied for 84 available slots in seven application-only creative writing classes for spring 2016. “Every… Read More

by Grace Richards
October 22, 2015