Contributors

Paige Belt Cover Image Frog Pond (2025), Cover Image Frog in Her Hand, Bradford Fall, Bradford Refinery, Lemon Tears, Sad Man (2024)

Jack Bendig is an Environmental Science major with a Geo-Bio concentration. He is originally from Colorado Springs, where he grew up playing in the woods and prairies. He moved to D.C. when he was 12 but kept his love of the outdoors and the environment. Some of his hobbies include Lego building, hiking, working out, and learning about different animals.

Angelique Burns is a commuting non-traditional student from Warren PA, majoring in Creative Writing with a minor in Political Science. She enjoys writing both non-fiction and fiction with a focus on fantasy. She writes fiction for her own enjoyment, and plans on using her writing for causes such as rights for animals in political platforms. How to Get Ready for a Date After Three Decades (2025)

Daisy Cheshire is an environmental science and environmental studies major. She has three minors: Spanish, philosophy, and geology. She is originally from Sumter South Carolina but moved to Pittsburgh when she was 14. She enjoys spending time in nature and knitting in her free time. She also enjoys learning about different philosophical theories.  

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Maddie Cincala is heavily inspired by the works of Junji Ito’s unconventional horror Mangas and Stephen King’s knack for psychological horror. She is a recent graduate from Pitt Bradford with a degree in biology. She is currently working for UPMC as a lab assistant and often works in the sciences with the arts in her work.  On Black Sand Beaches, Interspecies, Carrion Bouquet (2025); Lappet-faced Vulture, Stand By, Cluster, Drippy Shroom, Jack-O-Lantern Shroom, Mothman,Top Model, Squirm,The Cleanse, Dog on the Move, Pet with Glasses(2024); Lacuna (2023); Microagressions: a graphic essay (2022)

Sydney Fowler is from Rural Valley, PA. She is a student at UPB majoring in Interdisciplinary Art, concentrating in Graphic Design and Writing, and minoring in Software Development. In her free time she enjoys reading, writing, and crocheting, and hopes to be able to pursue those passions in her future endeavors.
Your Harvest Has Been Delayed, Growing Pains, Benediction (2025); Trail Haunt, Howdy II (2024)

Abigail Hawk took art classes throughout high school and has always loved doing creative artsy things like collages, sculptures, jewelry, and ceramics. 

Adriana Herrera Southern Cooking ‘Kiss Me’ Meatballs (2025)

Judith Hughes Sarah’s Voice (2025)

Mario Loprete Fabri Fibra, Cement Shoes, Self-Portrait, Flag, Masks (2024)

Sean Luce is from Bradford, PA and is studying for a Writing and Communications major as well as an Education minor. He likes writing poetry, short stories, and making music lyrics. He tends to have hobbies like singing, art, and nature. Luminescent Splatter, Leafy Smile (2025)

Abby Mccullough is from Pittsburgh, PA. She is an Interdisciplinary Arts student in her fourth year. She has always enjoyed creative writing along with other creative endeavors, like painting and reading, in her free time. Her aspirations are to have fun and be free in her future career choice. Weeping Mulberry Bushes, Dunkin I, Dunkin II (2024)

Bonnie McMillen is a Bradford native, raised on Campus  Drive, a lover of the outdoors, education, books, music and writing short stories and poetry. She is a graduate of Alfred University, graduating with a B S N and worked as an R. N. for 36 years. She retired from Pitt-Bradford in 2017 after twenty years as Director of Student Health Services. Her favorite authors are Willa Cather, John Steinbeck and Margaret Atwood. Best Western (2025)

Sara Micholas Bug Bites (2025); The Rise and Fall of a Gymnast(2024)

Randy Mong is a recent graduate from Warren, PA. She has a passion for writing, reading, and acting and is inspired by the work of Stephen King, Grady Hendrix, and Joss Whedon. She aspires to intern at a publishing house and get into publishing. My Favorite Shirt (2025); Home Videos (2024)

Nehal Palan is an interdisciplinary arts major with concentrations in writing and graphic design and a minor in psychology from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She’s the Vice President of Student Government Association, the Vice President of Promotions for Student Activities Council, a member of Pride Inclusivity Network, a member of Blue and Gold Society, a sister of Lambda Xi, a Mail Center Clerk, and a Student Ambassador. In her free time, she loves reading, watching TV, doing arts and crafts, hanging out with her friends, and going on adventures. 

Ambria Richardson graduated with a degree in English with a minor in writing who enjoys documenting their world through writing, but also loves drinking coffee, reading, and spending time with their cat. Self-Destruct (2025); The Gingerbread Man, Working on Things, Gecko, My Cat(2024); No (2023)

Heather Ritts is the Mail Center Supervisor at UPB with a B.S. Biology from Clarion University. She is currently pursuing MLIS degree with the University of Pittsburgh. She was introduced to writing as a form of therapy. This is her first time sharing outside of a clinical setting.  She hopes her submission of “Death’s Hand” will let others who are struggling with mental health issues know that they are not alone. 

Kurstian Stankiewicz Frida Kahlo (2025)

Madyson Trama is from Scranton, PA. She is a student at UPB majoring in creative writing. She enjoys reading, writing, and listening to music. She is inspired by contemporary works within writing, and she aspires to work at a publishing house. Dandelions (2025)

Margo Wallace, a painter and fiber artist based in Alfred NY, is currently earning their BFA at Alfred University. They have been a part of multiple student and faculty curated shows, as well as a solo show. Their work can be found on Instagram @itsmoremargo. Untitled (2025)

Gabrielle Wells is from Reading, Pa. She is a student at UPB majoring in Writing. She enjoys reading, dancing, and listening to sad music. She is inspired by Phoebe Bridgers, Sally Rooney, and Emily Henry. They hope to continue to write and do art in whatever career she find herself in. Turtles (2025); Satellite Art (2024)

Previous Contributors

Karen Bell writes about healing from trauma and being queer in rural America. Her work was shortlisted for Room’s Creative Non-Fiction Contest and is the recipient of Crab Orchard Review’s John Guyon Literary Nonfiction Prize. Pinhead, Leda Slays Zeus,Trauma Induced Lobotomy (2024)

Dr. Nancy McCabe directs the creative and professional writing program at Pitt-Bradford and has advised Baily’s Beads for 20 years. She is the author of six books, most recently Can This Marriage Be Saved? A Memoir, due out in paperback and Audible Audiobook. She is a recipient of the Pushcart Prize and her work has made annual notable lists eight times in Best American Essays and Best American Nonrequired Reading. Her website is www.nancymccabe.net.