Southern Utah University’s student-run literary journal, Kolob Canyon Review, joined the Outdoor Recreation in Parks and Tourism program on Wednesday, Oct. 1, for a poetry writing evening at Thunderbird Gardens Trailhead.
The goal of this evening was to highlight the connection between nature and literature. Upon arrival, KCR staff members read nature poems, like Robert Frost’s “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening.”
Then event attendees explored Thunderbird Garden’s red rock formations on their own and were encouraged to write down any ideas sparked by their surroundings.
This event is part of the journal’s current mission to connect with students outside of the English program.
Terran Hulshoff is KCR’s operations manager and also coordinates events for the ORPT program. As he is not an English major himself, he wanted to bridge the gap between the two departments.
“I kind of realized a lot of students outside of the English department don’t have a good idea of what the literary journal actually is,” said Hulshoff. “Its been historically difficult to get that information out because so much of KCR staff members are English majors.”
KCR accepts literary pieces and visual art from current students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members. Submissions are open until Oct. 10 at midnight and the journal itself will be published in April.
“Just submit and see what happens. The worst thing that can happen is we say no and that’s fine. You can always submit next year,” Hulshoff said. “It’s a good opportunity to get your art or writing out there.”
Follow @kolob_review on Instagram and check out their website for more information on submitting and future events.
Author: Heather Turner
Editor: Fanny Felixine
Photos by Heather Turner
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