The 20th edition ofjuicejournalis now available.
Created entirely by University of Winnipeg students, the annual literary journal offers writers and artists an opportunity to have their work featured in a publication.
The new issue is packed full of luminous talent — it’s a great read.
Dr. Catherine Hunter
Alumna Anne Caprice Claros has been involved withjuicein multiple capacities since 2016. Prior to her work as an editor this year, she’s been published in three other editions and also organized and advertised events, volunteered as a poetry reader, and took on proofreading assignments.
“This journal is special not only because it was created in a time of uncertainty across the globe, but also because the specific edition marks 20 years ofjuicesuccessfully providing a safe place for writers on campus to showcase their talents,” she said.
In total, 100-plus submissions were received from more than 45 students for this edition ofjuice.
The editorial team consisted of Claros, assistant editor Alyssa Johnson, and intern Ella Nguyen. ProfessorDr. Catherine Hunterand Associate ProfessorMargaret Sweatman, both from theDepartment of English, also lent their expertise.
“I’m thrilled thatjuiceis celebrating its 20th anniversary this year,” said Hunter. “Anne Claros, Alyssa Johnson, and Ella Nguyen did a brilliant job. The new issue is packed full of luminous talent — it’s a great read.”
“我们鼓励所有创造性的作家在校园ek outjuiceand consider submitting work forjuice21.”
The biggest hurdle this year was, of course, the COVID-19 pandemic. During a normal year, thejuiceteam would gather together with readers, the editorial team, and supervising faculty to discuss the submissions and publication process.
However, due to physical distancing, the journal was largely put together remotely. To ensure thejuiceteam received the same valuable information they do during in-person meetings, they organized an online form for readers to fill out that was then received by the editorial team.
“I believe many would agree that not being able to connect in person was one of the biggest challenges in putting this journal together,” Claros said. “We had to meet the writers via Zoom and sometimes communicate only via email. This meant that the editing process took a little bit longer than it did in previous years.”
As is always the case, a wide range of topics were covered in this edition ofjuice.
“One of the wonderful things aboutjuiceas a journal, in my opinion, is that it does not set limitations through suggested topics,” Claros said. “Whether a piece may be about a random object in a home that sparks creativity like in Ciarra O’Reggio’sGlass Dome Display on the Porch, a story of growth like Latonya Bird’sHow the Jingle Dress Healed Me, or an exploration of love like in Maik Friesen’sRadonitsa, there is a certain awareness of self that surfaces just as it has in every edition ofjuice.”
To order this year’sjuicejournal, please emailuwinnipeg.juice@gmail.comyour first and last name, how may copies you want, and if you’ll be picking them up or would like them shipped.
