Posted by Lucia LoTempio, Managing Editor for 3.1
Applying to graduate school. I can’t even finish that sentence—it makes me want to vomit. Let me start over. I’m going through the application process now, so I thought I’d give some advice from the little I have learned so far about the different parts of the whole shebang, especially for the Statement of Purpose.
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Posted by Katie Waring, Managing Editor for 3.1
One of the best parts of Gandy Dancer is our policy of rotating editors every semester. Each issue has two new Managing Editors, which brings a new flavor and perspective to our journal. Katie was the Head Creative Nonfiction Editor for 2.2, while Lucia served as the Head Poetry Editor. As we transition into the upcoming semester, we thought it would be nice to introduce ourselves and let readers get to know us as the new co-pilots of GD 3.1.
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“I have a passion for anything a camera is capable of”
Posted by Lucia LoTempio, Managing Editor for 3.1
We were (and still are!) thrilled to have Jason’s photo “Star Trails Around Maytum Hall” feature as our cover for our spring 2014 Gandy Dancer. Jason is going to be a sophomore at SUNY Fredonia in the fall and is studying Video Production. Preceding a very important exchange of stickers via Facebook chat, Jason took the time to talk with me about his art for all of you Gandy fans. Continue reading
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Posted by Lucia LoTempio, Managing Editor for 3.1
This last week I sat down with 2.2 Gandy Dancer contributors who are on their way to becoming certified teachers in New York State. Rather than interview each, we had an impromptu conversation about the importance of teaching poetry in middle and high school settings—and how these lessons can be engaging, rather than feared in this sphere. Here are the highlights:
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