I made the decision to join the Literary Magazine last year as a way to further my creativity and improve my writing skills. I wanted to a new way to demonstrate both my skills, as well as an outlet to communicate my personal emotions and life experiences. I’ve always loved writing and reading- Divergent by Veronica Roth remains my favorite book of all time.

I remember seeing the 2021 and 2022 issues from the MUSE, Concrete and Vestigial- and looking through all the intuitive, imaginative, and prolific pieces of artwork. I immediately wanted to be a part of it. This year, I’m excited for the ability to work with my new co-staffers to fabricate something that encapsulates Northview and its student body. I can’t wait to be able to see and work with all the creativity students showcase in their submissions. Getting to witness students freely express their individuality is the best part of school journalism- it’s what makes our school special. And that’s our goal- to have as many students submit as possible, so we can represent Northview in it’s true, candid essence. I’m also hoping to continue learning about online design- it’s been neat to see what InDesign & Photoshop can do so far. However, most of all, I’m grateful to be returning to the MUSE as a Co-Editor-in-Chief. The ability to mentor others and foster a passionate learning environment rich with individuals eager to dive deep into literature and art is incredible and I can’t wait to see what this year holds!