Elizabethtown College’s literary magazine, formerly known as Fine Print, is now called VOX, meaning “voice” in Latin. The name was chosen “to represent a wide range of creative expression from students, faculty and staff from visual to literary arts,” said Editor-in-Chief Kyler Koons, a senior English major with a concentration in professional writing.
The annual journal includes essays, poems, plays, short stories, drawings, photographs and other creative works submitted by members of the campus community. Though involvement is typically student-driven, submission is open to students, faculty and staff members and alumni. Faculty and staff members often contribute “experimental fiction or photography,” Koons noted.
The name is not the only change. A new editorial process has been implemented, which makes it possible for a larger number of students to be involved with the magazine. There are also more opportunities to work in a professional capacity as section editors and section board members. Section editors and their boards are directly involved with reviewing submissions and evaluating them, which, according to Koons, makes for a much more “democratic and well-rounded editorial process.”
“The name was chosen to represent a wide range of creative expression … from visual to literary arts”
Along with the structural and nominal alterations, VOX has enjoyed an increase in the volume of submissions and student involvement, and Koons said he believes a more positive image on campus. He would encourage all who are able, to get involved. “Anyone is welcome to join the staff of VOX. When you join, you’ll automatically be placed on a board.” Koons explained that because the staff of VOX is predominantly made up of seniors this year, there will be an abundance of open positions in the fall that will provide opportunities to gain valuable experience and will look great on a resume.
VOX is set to hit the printers in early April. A reading by featured authors will accompany the publication at a date that has yet to be decided.
“I’ve been lucky enough to have a very diverse, talented and enthusiastic staff this year,” Koons said, ”I think it’s going to turn out to be a fantastic publication.”