Pegasus makes great progress in preparation for publication
Mykel Brown
Issue date: 3/10/09 Section: Lifestyles
Short a leader and lacking many expected submissions, Jeff Newberry, Assistant Professor of English at ABAC, in progress of a doctoral degree in Creative Writing, is passed the leading reigns of ABAC's annual literary magazine, Pegasus.
"His have been giant shoes to fill," Newberry states in reference to the recent departure of Herbert Shippey, a previous Professor of English and Faculty Advisor of Pegasus. "He was Pegasus," Newberry said, and anyone who had known him and his relation to the program would entirely agree.
Shippey had a natural gained respect through his devotion and consideration towards literature and the presence of it in his surroundings. When nearby, he had a calming effect on peers and this gave the Pegasus office an overly productive and enjoyable atmosphere.
With Shippey's leave came great struggle. Connections were lost and a rooting idea for an annual, national conference called the College Literary Magazine Association (CLMA), held last year on April 13, had to be put on hold.
Also, the quantity of high school, and various other local sources, submissions dwindled dramatically causing a shortage of content to review and submit for entry into the magazine.
Despite the troubles, the program presses on with a solid staff.
Newberry hopes for Pegasus to be a more visible and relevant part of campus as it carries on with the school. His hopes are not only that more students, faculty and other citizens of the region read it, but also enjoy it and for it to become an integral part of the campus' calendar.
Pegasus activities for the Fall Semester included an event called the Writers' Harvest held on October 23. This was a food drive for donations to the Brother Charlie's Rescue Mission. It showcased readings by Newberry as well as Mark Leidner (author of "Night of 1,000 Murders").
More recently, Sandra Giles has held a Prose Party March 4 in the ABAC Lakeside Multipurpose Room. This event was geared towards exploring narrative composition in hopes of sparking interest to more students to join Pegasus.
Submissions are still being accepted for entry into Pegasus. This deadline has been extended until March 13. Poetry, short fiction, creative nonfiction, art and photography can be submitted.
A list of contributors to the magazine will be posted on their Web site. Pegasus is also looking to expand their staff to anyone interested in joining.
"His have been giant shoes to fill," Newberry states in reference to the recent departure of Herbert Shippey, a previous Professor of English and Faculty Advisor of Pegasus. "He was Pegasus," Newberry said, and anyone who had known him and his relation to the program would entirely agree.
Shippey had a natural gained respect through his devotion and consideration towards literature and the presence of it in his surroundings. When nearby, he had a calming effect on peers and this gave the Pegasus office an overly productive and enjoyable atmosphere.
With Shippey's leave came great struggle. Connections were lost and a rooting idea for an annual, national conference called the College Literary Magazine Association (CLMA), held last year on April 13, had to be put on hold.
Also, the quantity of high school, and various other local sources, submissions dwindled dramatically causing a shortage of content to review and submit for entry into the magazine.
Despite the troubles, the program presses on with a solid staff.
Newberry hopes for Pegasus to be a more visible and relevant part of campus as it carries on with the school. His hopes are not only that more students, faculty and other citizens of the region read it, but also enjoy it and for it to become an integral part of the campus' calendar.
Pegasus activities for the Fall Semester included an event called the Writers' Harvest held on October 23. This was a food drive for donations to the Brother Charlie's Rescue Mission. It showcased readings by Newberry as well as Mark Leidner (author of "Night of 1,000 Murders").
More recently, Sandra Giles has held a Prose Party March 4 in the ABAC Lakeside Multipurpose Room. This event was geared towards exploring narrative composition in hopes of sparking interest to more students to join Pegasus.
Submissions are still being accepted for entry into Pegasus. This deadline has been extended until March 13. Poetry, short fiction, creative nonfiction, art and photography can be submitted.
A list of contributors to the magazine will be posted on their Web site. Pegasus is also looking to expand their staff to anyone interested in joining.
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