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Orpheus Journal: A Canvas for Lindsey Wilson College's Literary Pioneers

By Maia Sapp, Staff Writer


The Lyre of Orpheus Placed Among the Stars Drawing by Eduard von Engerth (1818-1897). Photo courtesy of Orpheus.


In a place where athletes dominate the student body, Lindsey Wilson College ensures that opportunities for the creative mind are provided through the literary journal, Orpheus.


Orpheus was founded by Dr. Tip H. Shanklin around the turn of the century, making this year’s volume the 25th edition.


Contemporary editions are supervised by Dr. Caleb Dempsey-Richardson, LWC Instructor of English.


According to Dempsey-Richardson, Shanklin began the journal because he believed that a school of arts and humanities must have representation for the humanities. One of the best ways he thought to do this was to showcase literary works and visual art from the undergraduate student populace.


"Orpheus allows students a chance to express themselves, artistically and creatively.”

Dempsey-Richardson said it is important that LWC’s student body is aware that there are creative outlets and opportunities available to them, outside of the scholarly source, formatted research essay.


"Orpheus allows students a chance to express themselves, artistically and creatively," Dempsey-Richardson said.


Submissions for the journal are encouraged from genres such as poetry, non-fiction prose, fiction prose, photography and artwork.


“The journal is meant to encompass a voice for those whose primary medium or whose interest and a specific medium may not be well explored,” Dempsey-Richardson said, “but they still have a chance in this non-graded, non-rigid format to express themselves artistically and try and get their voice out there.”


Applicants are screened by a group of student editors who receive the submissions anonymously in order to ensure an impartial jury for the reviewal process.


The deadline for submissions to Orpheus is Friday November 3rd by 11:59 p.m.


"I would just encourage anyone who feels like they might have an interest in self-expression to just commit to it and submit.”

Dempsey-Richardson has advice for students who are interested in submitting original, creative works.


“Just roll the dice and go for it," he said. "I think a lot of students are protective of their creative voice, or more so afraid of their creative voice being ill-received. I would just encourage anyone who feels like they might have an interest in self-expression to just commit to it and submit.”


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