The Fioretti

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Are you passionate about literature and the arts? Consider submitting to The Fioretti, Marian University's student-led literary and visual arts journal.

Sponsored by the Department of English, The Fioretti is released once a semester in digital format.

Whether you're into short stories, poetry, play writing, photography, illustration, or another literary art, The Fioretti staff encourages you to submit your original creative works for consideration. Please direct submissions to fiorettemu2@gmail.com. If selected, your work will be included in our next issue.

Students who want to serve as a member of the 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.

Chris Brake '21
English Major
Bio
Madeline Kurcz '19
Accounting and Finance Major
Bio
Lizzie McClure '21
Secondary Education and English Major
Bio
Connor Miller '21
Pastoral Music Ministry and Graphic Design Major
Bio
Sarah Witchey '21
Secondary Education and English Major
Bio

Chris Brake

Chris Brake is an English major with a Psychology minor from Jasper, Indiana. Chris has always had the love for writing. He has been creating stories since he could write and is currently sharing his work with The Fioretti. He hopes his contribution to the editorial staff will provide avenues for others to get their writing published. Chris plans on pursuing a career as a sports writer as well as a freelance writer. His passions involve running, basketball, and creating art. Chris is happy to be a part of The Fioretti team and plans to make an impact on the future of writing.

Madeline Kurcz

Madeline Kurcz is a double major in Accounting and Finance from Dexter, Michigan. While Madeline will pursue a career in business, she has learned the importance of self-expression through artistic outlets during her time at Marian. Painting and poetry are two of Madeline's favorite pastimes alongside exercise, spending time with friends, and traveling. Upon graduation, Madeline will begin a career at KPMG Indianapolis as an audit associate. She is thrilled to spend her last semester as a part of The Fioretti editorial staff and is thankful for the opportunity to highlight the wide variety of talent at her university.

Lizzie McClure

Lizzie is a Junior here at Marian and studies Education and English. She is from Peoria, Illinois, and attended Peoria Notre Dame High School. She plans to enter the Klipsch Educator’s College Residency Program and teach English in a high school in the Indianapolis area. Lizzie has really enjoyed working on the Fioretti team this semester, and enjoys learning alongside the rest of the Editorial Staff. She loves the idea of students being able to take ownership over their work and use the power of their voice to create and to make an impact.

Connor Miller

Connor Miller is a Pastoral Music Ministry and Graphic Design major from Cedar Rapids, IA. An active designer and musician, Connor maintains a busy schedule playing the piano or organ at Mass, doing freelance design work, and keeping up with his school work. In his (very little) free time, Connor enjoys hanging out with friends, reading books, watching Netflix, and writing music. He is honored to have been asked to join The Fioretti editorial staff and to add his touch to the publication.

Sarah Witchey

Sarah Witchey is a Junior Secondary Education and English major. She attended a small performing arts high school in her hometown of Fort Wayne before coming to Marian. Sarah has committed herself to the editorial staff of The Fioretti because of her passion for writing and sharing stories. The Fioretti published one of her poems, “The Intersection of My Eyes and Yours,” in 2018. She is thrilled to be a part of the 2019-2020 editorial staff.

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