Spring 2012 American Literary
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Untitled Lisa Jakab
Ink, acrylic & gesso on tracing paper
Mission Statement & Policy
American Literary, commonly known as AmLit, is the American University literary magazine and creative arts outlet. AmLit is a student-run organization that publishes twice a year at the end of the Fall and Spring semesters. Striving to publish the best student writing and visual art within the campus community, AmLit is comprised of poetry, short stories, photos and art submitted by the campus community, including undergrad and graduate students. AmLit selects content based on an anonymous review process, giving each staff member an equal vote for each piece submitted. Any discrepancies are decided by the Editors-in-Chief and genre editors. All copyrights revert to the artists upon publication, unless otherwise noted.
Acknowledgements
AmLit would like to first thank Adell Crowe of Student Activities for being our number one fan, mama bear, and great negotiator. We would also like to thank Jim Briggs of Printing Images for being our AmDad and always working with us to meet our crazy requests. More thanks to our Best in Show judges Professors Leena Jayaswal, Don Kimes, and Adam Tamashasky. Additional gratitude to Professor Kyle Dargan for not only judging Best in Show poetry, but for also allowing us to publish his wonderful poetry as a faculty contributor as well. Most importantly, we want to acknowledge the tremendous spirit and dedication of our staffers for sustaining the energy to publish this beautiful magazine. Last, but certainly not least, thank you every single person who submitted work; this magazine is for you.