The Palouse Review is the biannual arts and academics journal of the Washington State University Honors College. We accept submissions from current and former honors students from throughout the Western Regional Honors Council. Our editors are looking for carefully crafted, evocative work that demonstrates the literary, artistic, and academic excellence of our broader honors community.

---

The Palouse Review, May 1^st 2021 Edition

 Fiction ~ Nonfiction ~ Scholarship ~ Poetry
~ Music ~ Digital Multimedia

---

On behalf of the editorial team – Welcome to the May 1st, 2021 Edition of The Palouse Review!

In her well-written and analytically thorough discussion of eco-poetry, “Something large and old awoke”: Ecopoetics and Compassion in Tracy K. Smith’s Wade in the Water,” Kaitlin Hoelzer cites the well-worn assumption that “Art is inherently political, even when its arguments do not overtly engage in political debates. (…) all art is rooted in a particular social and political consciousness.” Well, is it really?

Perhaps, academic time has come to broaden the spectrum of existential concerns and occasions for creative endeavors. Surely, there is political art – but all of it? As long as you insist hard enough (meaning: it fits your purpose), you can squeeze politics out of everything (this being a general observation, not a remark to Hoelzer’s specific, fine, study). There are important questions to be asked: is religious contemplation political? Is personal anxiety political? Is descriptive joy or distress political? Is language itself political? Does the meaning of a word always have a political anchor or is it rather being refurbished into a new coherence (or lack thereof) by a creative spirit? Albeit, history is not shy of individuals looking for the Golden Fleece.

In her fragrant poem, Bagels in a Brown Paper Bag, Abby Hines creates a presence in a scene of familiar existential value: “Never take for granted//A dozen warm bagels.” In Primate Anthropology, Husna Mirza cautions us to avoid complacency about our origins. Among the fiction pieces Jewel Blanchard’s The Way I Remember Arezzo celebrates deep connections among strangers who then aren’t strangers in her telling. The Non-fiction genre seems particularly strong this time around. In “Climate Thoughts on I-17” Emily Godin skillfully navigates the distance between Flagstaff and Phoenix bringing the landscapes to life while issuing a warning about this geography, important to herself and her family; music play-list included. And finally, Isaac Martin shows a lot of promise in his meticulous capture of human frustration in “Confronting Stupidity and Ultimately Failing.” No doubt a relatable situation for many. Political? You decide.

We finish up this edition with a wealth of graphic colors and forms. Enjoy!

Have a great summer!

Kim Andersen | Managing Editor of The Palouse Review

May 1st, 2021

---

Fiction

The Way I Remember Arezzo
by Jewel Blanchard (Southern Oregon University)

Jewel attends Southern Oregon University, where she studies English and Theatre and is a part of the Honors College. A longtime lover of reading and writing, she is currently enjoying revisiting her favorite childhood books. Jewel plans on attending graduate school and going on to teach English in the future.

Ice
by Kaytlyn Coyne (Saint Mary’s College of California)

Kaytlyn is a graduate student at Saint Mary’s College of California, studying to earn her Masters in Teaching and Multiple Subject Credential. She works for the Honors Program as their Program Coordinator and was a member of the Honors Program during her undergraduate years, even serving as Student President her senior year.

Virtual Memory Simulation Loading Complete… 
by Vlada Stark (University of Nevada, Las Vegas)

Vlada Stark is studying Biology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Her dream of becoming a published novelist motivates her through thick and thin.

A Glass of Youth
by Kalina Tatareva (University of Nevada, Las Vegas)

Kalina is an accounting student at UNLV. Although she aspires to become a CPA, she is also passionate about literature, writing, and photography. Kalina loves learning new things and wants to continue developing her passions throughout her business career.

Reality Has Only One Equality
by Liana Wu  (Washington State University)

Liana Wu is a sophomore at Washington State University, majoring in Computer Science. She aims to have a career connecting both computer science and the medical field, allowing both fields to advance together in innovations and solutions. Despite her extreme dislike of writing, she’s always having fun facing her weaknesses.

Back to top

---

Nonfiction

Killing the Inner Thoreau
by Emma Burns (Northern Arizona University)

Emma is a Junior at Northern Arizona University. She is a snowboarding instructor by day and an election protection policy director by night. She is studying Environmental Sustainability and Criminology and spends the rest of her time exploring the wonders of the American Southwest.

Johnny
by Matthias Glass (Northern Arizona University)

Matthias is studying Biomedical Science and German at Northern Arizona University. He is
training to become a writing tutor, and will begin working at the Honors College Writing Center in the fall.

Climate Thoughts on I-17
by Emily Godin (Northern Arizona University)

Emily Godin is a junior at Northern Arizona University studying Secondary-Education with an emphasis in Earth Science. Though Emily is a STEM major, she plans to blend her love for writing and communicating science topics to the general public in her future classroom. Emily believes that communication is key in any academic field, and written communication is a skill that all students should learn and embrace.

Confronting Stupidity and Ultimately Failing
by Isaac Martin (University of Utah)

Isaac Martin is a mathematics and physics student at the University of Utah, and he hopes to pursue a Ph.D. in algebraic geometry. Isaac loves to read, and thinks creative writing is unique in its ability to uncover the humanity embedded in science and mathematics. He has attempted to learn to write many times, and hopes, one day, that he may even succeed.

CONTRARIETY
by Gabrielle Shiozawa (Brigham Young University)

Gabrielle Shiozawa plans to spend her whole life bringing people together through stories. She is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Brigham Young University, where she endeavors to try new things and conquer her fears whenever possible. Gabrielle’s favorite things in life include driving with the windows down, hugging people, and eating ice cream.

Back to top

---

Scholarship

Idordersed Nismd (Disordered Minds)
by Marika Bierma (University of Washington, Seattle)

Marika is an interdisciplinary honors student at the University of Washington in Seattle. She is pursuing a double degree in Microbiology and the Comparative History of Ideas with the intent of going to medical school.

“Something large and old awoke”1: Ecopoetics and Compassion in Tracy K. Smith’s Wade in the Water
by Kaitlin Hoelzer (Brigham Young University)

Kaitlin is a senior at Brigham Young University majoring in English and minoring in history and global women’s studies. She plans to pursue a Ph.D., and her research focuses mainly on contemporary American poetry. In her free time, Kaitlin enjoys knitting, painting, and spending time with her family and her dog.

Back to top

---

Poetry

Bagels in a Brown Paper Bag
by Abby Hines (Scottsdale Community College)

Abby Hines is a student at Scottsdale Community College, and though writing fiction is not a part of her major, she enjoys writing short fiction stories on her own time.

The Hole Maker
by Hatya Khanooki (California State University, Los Angeles)

Hatya strongly believes that she is one of the luckiest people in the world. During her journey from Iran to the United State of America, she has met a lot of wonderful, passionate, and motivational people. She is a psychology major student who appreciates the community where the Golden Eagle’s members helped her to open her wings and flies: the California State University Los Angeles Community!

Paper 
by Amanda Lee (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo)

Amanda Lee is a third-year Business Administration major and Graphic Communication minor at Cal Poly SLO. In her free time, she enjoys writing and drawing for her webcomic, journal, read fiction, and scroll through social media. She likes black tea, but not green tea.

Modi’in, 2009
by Daniel Lurie (Montana State University, Billings)

Daniel Lurie is a super senior at Montana State University Billings, studying Organizational Communications and English. His work has been published in Montana literary magazine FeverDream, The Rook in 2018 and 2020, and the National Collegiate Undergraduate Research conference. Like the quote from Henry David Thoreau “I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately,” Daniel thrives in nature, enjoying hiking, backpacking, and camping. Upon graduation, he is pursuing an MFA in poetry, with the goal of mastering activism writing to protect the environment.

PRIMATE ANTHROPOLOGY
by Husna Mirza (Mount San Antonio Community College)

Husna Mirza is a young Muslim artist with an interest in various things including anime, politics, religion, art, and cultural anthropology. Born and raised in Queens, New York, Husna now lives in Southern California. She is from an Ahmadi Muslim family and observes her community’s motto: love for all, hatred for none. Her hobbies include maintaining her small business, working with non-profit disaster relief organizations like Humanity First, writing for online publications like The Analyst (website: analystnews.com), and creating artistic and poetic content for her social media platforms.

coco wrappings

lucky number seven
by Kayla Misa (California State University, Los Angeles)

Kayla is a senior from California State University Los Angeles. She is majoring in Accounting and minoring in economics. When she’s not crunching numbers or getting involved in the corporate scene, she indulges in the creative arts. She loves reading, writing, playing violin and guitar, and painting.

Back to top

---

Photography and Visual Art

Kimberley Cang (Mt. San Antonio College)

Kimberley Cang is a Mt. San Antonio College sophomore, majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. She hopes to transfer to a four-year university in the fall of 2021. When she was 12, she was gifted her first DSLR camera by her mother. However, her interest in photography did not really develop until she took a photo media course as a high school sophomore. In the present time, she considers photography as her main hobby or outlet through which she can channel her creativity. Capturing, appreciating, and preserving the many beautiful and little moments in life are what keep her constantly grateful and motivated.

Jayden Chrzanowski (Northern Arizona University)

Jayden is a first-year student at Northern Arizona University majoring in biomedical sciences. In his free time, he enjoys writing, making videos, and playing chess.

Dayana Flores (Mt. San Antonio College)

Dayana is an Ecuadorian sophomore honors student at Mt. San Antonio College, majoring in Mathematics and Fine Arts. She loves art and science, and she has immense respect for nature and animals. In the future, she hopes to persuade a degree in Chemical Engineering and keep creating more works of art.

Nadia Jokiman (Mt. San Antonio College)

Nadia is a second year college student at Mt. San Antonio College. During her free time, she likes to learn new art techniques, practice her Japanese, read books, and take long walks. Nadia is studying graphic design with a minor in linguistics.

Zoë Lane (Crafton Hills College)

Zoë Lane is an Art, Humanities, Philosophy and Religious Studies major at Crafton Hills College in Yucaipa, California. Her upbringing in the San Francisco Bay Area informed her ongoing interest in the metaphysical, especially reincarnation, soul families, and the experiences we plan between lives. She plans to continue exploring these themes when she transfers to a university in the Fall.

Daniel Lurie (Montana State University, Billings)

Daniel Lurie is a super senior at Montana State University Billings, studying Organizational Communications and English. His work has been published in Montana literary magazine FeverDream, The Rook in 2018 and 2020, and the National Collegiate Undergraduate Research conference. Like the quote from Henry David Thoreau “I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately,” Daniel thrives in nature, enjoying hiking, backpacking, and camping. Upon graduation, he is pursuing an MFA in poetry, with the goal of mastering activism writing to protect the environment.

Yutian Ma (Mt. San Antonio College)

My name is Yutian Ma, currently study in Mt. San Antonio college and accepted by Cal Poly Pomona for Fall semester. Now, I decide to major in Animal science, pre-vet program. Though my major is not related to Visual Art, I still want to spend my time to practice my techniques of art.

Husna Mirza (Mt. San Antonio Community College)

Husna Mirza is a young Muslim artist with an interest in various things including anime, politics, religion, art, and cultural anthropology. Born and raised in Queens, New York, Husna now lives in Southern California. She is from an Ahmadi Muslim family and observes her community’s motto: love for all, hatred for none. Her hobbies include maintaining her small business, working with non-profit disaster relief organizations like Humanity First, writing for online publications like The Analyst (website: analystnews.com), and creating artistic and poetic content for her social media platforms.

Courtney Songco (Mt. San Jacinto College)

Courtney is a sophomore student at Mt. San Jacinto College who is currently majoring in Computer Science. During her spare time, she illustrates, paints, and writes poetry. She hopes to become an animator in the near future.

Ian Wells (Washington State University)

Ian Wells is a Mechanical Engineering Sophomore at Washington State University. He enjoys photography, reading and writing, and drawing in his free time. With his creative endeavors, he explores the concepts of identity, expression, and absurdism.

Back to top

---

Music

The River

by Joseph Alvarez (Mt. San Antonio College)

 

Joseph Alvarez is a sophomore at Mt. San Antonio College, majoring in music. He views himself not as a composer or performer, but simply as a musician. Joseph hopes to one day have a career as a music professor.

 

 

Back to top

---

Digital Multimedia

Getting Stood Up

by Ximena Escobar (Mt. San Antonio College)

Ximena Escobar is a first year college student. She is 19 years old and passionate about film and telling stories.

 

 

Back to top