The Maverick Vol 3 cover
Author:
Anais Orantez Middleton
Erin Campbell
Kait Phistry
Published:
July 9th, 2024
ISBN:
978-1-958870-18-1
Price:
$ 32
Cover:
Hardcover
Subjects:
Student Publication

Welcome to volume 3 of The Maverick Undergraduate Literary and Arts Journal, a captivating showcase of creativity, intellect, and imagination. As the beating heart of our academic community, this journal is a vibrant testament to the profound synergy between literature and art. Within these pages, you will embark on a journey through the boundless landscapes of human expression, where words dance on the precipice of meaning and images spark volumes in their silence.

The Maverick is not merely a collection of works; it is a sanctuary for the daring and the contemplative, a sanctuary where budding writers and artists find solace in the eloquence of their craft. Here, boundaries blur and conventions dissolve as we celebrate the diversity of voices and visions that enrich our world.

In this volume, we invite you to immerse yourself in the tapestry of narratives, poems, essays, and visual masterpieces crafted by the bright minds of our undergraduate community. Each piece is a testament to the power of storytelling and the transformative nature of artistic expression.

As you turn the pages of The Maverick, we hope you will find inspiration, provocation, and perhaps a glimpse of your own reflection in the myriad perspectives that grace these hallowed halls. Welcome to a world where creativity knows no bounds. Welcome to The Maverick.

The Authors

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Anais Orantez Middleton

Anais Orantez, born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, is in her sophomore year of pursuing an English degree with a double minor in Music and Communications. Her hope is to obtain an MFA in Creative Writing after undergraduate studies to gain the skills to craft her own collection of stories one day. In her free time, Anais enjoys reading, writing poetry, and embracing her cultural identity and musical skills by performing as a violinist with Mariachi Plata de WNMU.


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Erin Campbell

Erin Campbell is a full-time Special Education teacher, wife, and mother. She is also an English Major who returned to college almost 20 years after obtaining her first degree in Science with the aspiration of being an English Language Arts teacher. Fantasy is her favorite genre and she especially loves the works of writers such as George RR Martin. Erin loves seeing all of the creativity in her high school student’s works and she can’t wait to see what new and amazing submissions WNMU students have to offer.


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Kait Phistry

Kait Phistry is pursuing her degree in Graphic Design and is in her 2nd year of classes. After she graduates, she plans on becoming a freelance UX/UI designer. She spent her formative years in the Bay Area and has been very influenced by the punk scene, local zines, art books, manga, and street art. She enjoys roller skating, hiking, and cooking with her friends in her free time.