Thank you to everyone who submitted! We have posted a few of the entries below (with the author’s permission)!
Unlovable Things To Love by Angelina Tung
My name is Angelina and I'm a first-year! I tend to write sci-fi short stories, poetry, and the occasional short film. A fun fact about me is that I have a top 13 speedrun score (totally not that specific because I am 13th) in one category for the game Crossy Road.
The Last Flame by Naila Dabaji
Hey ! My name is Naïla I am a French exchange student in third year. My major in UCI is political science. And if you know a bit of politics you know you need escape from the reality ahah. I personally find it in reading fantasy and doing sports! I LOVE writing, but lately I have sadly written more essays than stories. A not so fun fact about me is that I’ve broken both of my ankles 4 times.
Window by the Sea by Diego Ayala
Hello! My name is Diego and I'm a first-year anthropology major. I love to read books, listen to music, play video games, and of course, write. "Mirrors" by Anki, "Stargod" by Astronoid, and the stage "Island Breeze" from Lumines Arise all inspired parts of this work, as well as events in my own life.
Hi! I'm Dean, a first year Criminology major planning to double major in Psychology. I love writing psychological horror, crime thrillers, and about evil men.
A Devoted Few by Halli Thompson
Halli is a first year international studies major, and hoping to expand into poli sci or linguistics. They got into this major because they like learning languages, and also enjoy reading and crochet. They tend to write historical and fantasy, and lately I have started to write shorter pieces.
Beyond My Comprehension by Kamille Yang
I am Kamille Yang, and I'm a 4th year Sociology major. I'm a big fan of prose poetry and post-modern fiction. In my spare time, I enjoy boxing, baseball, drawing my eyeliner wrong, and eating food. My fun fact is that I have extensive video footage of an Internet-famous Wushu celebrity kicking my ass in sparring.
Love Like Headstones by Jonathan Lopez Robles
Jonathan is a fourth year English student who is interested in medieval literature, music, and writing poetry and short fiction. He is a first generation Latino college student intending to pursue a career in law and seriously tackle publishing creative work. His favorite works of literature are Raymond Chandler’s The Big Sleep, Chretien de Troyes The Knight of the Cart, Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment, and Victoria Chang’s Obit. Jonathan’s taste in music is varied and ranges from death metal, jazz, deep house music, to Spanish rock. His goal is to become a writer while maintaining his hobbies, which range from competitive card games to playing guitar and making coffee.
Lessons from a Stereotypical Shoujo Anime by Valery Tomoike
Valerie is a first year Bio Sci major that enjoys writing and reading fanfics.
I Object! (Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace) by Sophia Trinh
Sophia is a third year psychological science and criminology major that enjoys reading and writing romance between slightly unhinged women.
4th Year Criminology, Law and Society major. I love to read, write (of course), and watch movies. I tend to write contemporary fiction, but sometimes delve into other genres like romance and dystopian.
Levi is a 4th year business administration major.