The Fioretti

The Fioretti archives

The Fioretti is Marian University’s undergraduate literary journal, established in 1943. The word “Fioretti” comes from a collection of short stories and popular legends about the life of St. Francis of Assisi (patron of Marian University and the Sisters of St. Francis of Oldenburg) titled Fioretti di San Francesco d’Assisi. The word itself means “Little Flowers.”

UPCOMING SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2021

Are you passionate about literature and the arts? Have you ever dreamed of publishing your work? Consider submitting to The Fioretti, Marian University's student-led literary and visual arts journal, published both in print and online.

We are now accepting submissions from students of all majors! We consider submissions inclusively and welcome works from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. You may submit all kinds of original literary or artistic work, including (but not limited to):

Fiction and Creative Non-Fiction Prose (up to 1,000 words)
Poetry (up to 100 lines)
One-Act Plays or Scenes (up to 8 pages)
Paintings, Prints, and Illustrations
Photography
Sculptures and Art Installations (must be high-quality .jpeg or .png file)

If you would like to showcase your work in our 2021 issue of The Fioretti, click here to submit by March 1, 2021.

Students who would like to serve as a member of The Fioretti editorial team or who are interested in helping with proofreading, graphic design, or related production needs are encouraged to sign up for English 109 or 309 to receive course credit. You are also welcome to join our team as a volunteer without taking the course for credit.

If you have any questions, please email fiorettimu2@gmail.com We look forward to hearing from you!

Elizabeth Cooley '22
History Major
Bio
Evan Ewy '24
English and Secondary Education Major
Bio
Olivia Swalley '22
Graphic Design Major
Bio
Ragan Williams '21
Psychology Major
Bio

Elizabeth Cooley

Elizabeth Cooley is a history major and music minor from Crown Point, IN. She works as a student manager at the Mother Theresa Hackelmeier Memorial Library. An avid supporter of musicians and music education, Elizabeth plays clarinet and trumpet for Marian bands and, as the president of MUc NAfME, frequently works with music educators. Elizabeth would describe herself as an aspiring artist in many fields: her favorite creative endeavors include arranging and composing music, painting, drawing cartoons, and, of course, writing. Although she is most experienced in writing history papers and news articles, Elizabeth is eager to share her short stories and poetry with others. Most of all, she is excited for the opportunity to read and publish the works of fellow writers at Marian.

Evan Ewy

Evan is a freshman English and Secondary Education major from Michigan City, Indiana. He has a passion for expressing himself through poetry. Therefore, he has invested his time in The Fioretti, to help provide a platform for others to do so. He hopes that through his work on the editorial team he can help inspire other students to write and be more confident in their writing, while also increasing his own confidence. Evan enjoys reading, writing, watching movies, and playing ultimate and basketball with friends in his free time.

Olivia Swalley

Olivia Swalley is a graphic design major and a creative writing minor here at Marian University. She is a junior from the Indianapolis area. She has always had a passion for art and writing. She dreams as traveling the world as a freelance graphic designer, editor, and writer. She enjoys drawing, painting, and working with digital media. Olivia is so proud to be a member of the Fioretti team and wants to inspire others to create.

Ragan Williams

Ragan is a Senior at Marian majoring in Psychology with a minor in English. She is from Georgetown, Indiana, and attended Our Lady of Providence High School. She plans to move onto graduate school in order to further her studies of counseling psychology. Ragan has enjoyed being a part of the Fioretti team this semester and learning alongside the rest of the Editorial Staff. She is passionate about creative writing and enjoys reading the creative stories and poetry written by Marian's students.

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