Starting January 20th--the beginning of CAP week--all freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will begin selecting courses for the upcoming school year. Out of all the available classes, one of the most intriguing electives offered is the student-led Literary Magazine (Litmag). Within the class, 23 students submit a piece of writing, photography, or art weekly, each member working hard to improve their artistic abilities. At the end of the year, their creations are finally released in the award-winning publication CONNOTATIONS. Seeking dedicated students who love and enjoy literature, Litmag applications are open and are due January 27th!

In the Litmag, members will usually anonymously submit a piece every week. During class, each piece is shown and voted on during discussion. Maria Dumond—head editor of the Litmag—explains the review process, “[after reading pieces] an open discussion occurs that is led by the section editor where staff members share constructive critique, suggestions, and praise. After several people have voiced their opinions, we vote by a simple majority to either ‘consider’ or ‘reject’ the piece by raising our hands. ‘Considered’ pieces will move into final review at the end of the year, while ‘rejected’ pieces have the opportunity to be edited and submitted based on our feedback.” Students who are not currently in Litmag can also submit pieces to be reviewed; the last day to do so is January 31st.