ORACLE XIV

SPECIAL THANKS
This year, Oracle staff members sifted through record-number
submissions, which gave us a collection of excellent art and writing.
The Oracle staff would like to thank our advisors, Ellen Harrington
and diane gibbs, for their support and guidance in the production
of this issue. We would also like to extend a sincere thanks to the
previous editor in chief, Karie Fugett, for her foresight in ameliorating
some organizational headaches in addition to her general advice and
support. Last, but most certainly not least, the staff must recognize
Louise King for her dedication and generosity. Her ideas, combined
with her incredible work ethic, are what made this process a seamless
one. Without these women, this issue would not have come together.
Additionally, the staff would like to remember an important figure
in the Oracle community. Bobby Holmes was a poet, writer, and
student at the University of South Alabama. In honor of his memory,
his friends and family, including Dr. Larry Holmes, Bobby’s father
and history professor emeritus at USA, generously established the
Bobby Holmes Scholarship. Each year, this scholarship is awarded
to the editor in chief of Oracle Fine Arts Review.
Other thanks:
USA Student Government Association (SGA)
USA College of Arts and Sciences
Andrzej Wierzbicki, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Steven Trout, Chair, English Department
Jason Guynes, Chair, Visual Arts Department
Ellen Burton Harrington, Faculty Advisor, English Department
diane gibbs, Faculty Advisor, Visual Arts Department
Mira Rosenthal, Director of Creative Writing
EDITOR’S NOTE
This year’s issue of Oracle considers the structures and
spaces (both abstract and literal) that humans create
for themselves, identify themselves by, and push each
other into. Luckily, one place we are not as limited by is
the creative outlet present in journals such as this one.
The themed work in this issue, those pieces specifically
connected with structures and spaces, is meant to enrich
reader experience with the piece; to highlight just how
frequently people are changing and adapting to new
environments and situations, whatever they may be.
Themed work features the symbol found at the bottom of
this note. The design of this issue and theme symbol were
inspired by the artwork of Piet Mondrian, an artist who
challenged traditional notions of space and liminality.
Enjoy the read, and enjoy the ride. I know I did.
Best,
Aryn Sojung Bradley
Editor in Chief
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