Literature
National Library of Congress Announces New United States Poet Laureate
On September 15th, 2025 the National Library of Congress appointed Arthur Sze as the nation’s 25th Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry.
Alma Brown
Alma Brown is a recent UCSB graduate with a double major in Art History and Comparative Literature. She currently works at a bookstore and is in the process of creating the illustrations for her children's book.
Art
The Art of Collage: Artist Spotlight on Benny Del Mar
Collaging is a long-standing art form rising in popularity. This article includes an interview with a small southern california artist where we discuss collaging as an art form and its evolution in the digital era.
Literature
What are banned books? The Top 10 Most Challenged Literary Works
Banned Books Week, October 5th to 11th, recently passed, bringing more attention to the slogan 'Buy Banned Books'. Hence the question: what are the most banned books in the U.S. and why does this matter?