In the hazy embrace of clouded light, a leaf once tethered to the boughs of belonging, drifts aimlessly in the indifferent sky. Once green and flush with the vitality of shared memories, now a silhouette of longing yearning for a tree that no longer craves its touch. The earth below beckons. The leaf’s desire.
Ever written a piece of creative writing without a good outlet to share it? An open mic night is the perfect opportunity. The Upstart Crows and AshBelt Journal student organizations at The University of Akron are holding an open mic night on Thursday, Oct. 5 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Green Dragon.
Each spring, the English Department offers a variety of awards for English majors in their undergraduate program (or, depending on the award, graduate program). Some scholarships include sending in a short story, poetry selections or essays from English or literature courses taken recently. Download the 2023 Award Winners Poster here. The awards given this year.