About

What an exceptional year it has been for River Bluff Review! As editors, we have been thoroughly impressed by the extensive variety of ideas, forms, and themes presented by our peers. Ranging from creative prose to avant-garde poetry, and including visual arts and multimedia works, the level of innovation has been truly inspiring.  

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While reviewing the submissions, our engagement extended beyond individual pieces; we gained insights not only into ourselves, but with our fellow students as well. Each submission sparked discussions among the editors, often leading us to passionately advocate for our favorite pieces. Achieving a consensus proved to be an exhilarating challenge, which further enhanced our appreciation for the quality of the submissions. The creativity and bravery exhibited by our SIUE community in their contributions have been remarkable, and we are immensely grateful for the chance to highlight your talents.  

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This has truly been a collective endeavor, made possible by the support of several key individuals. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Professor Vogrin for her efforts in keeping us organized and focused, as well as to the entire English Department and the College of Arts and Sciences for encouraging us to uphold high standards. This experience has been profoundly rewarding for all of us, and we consider ourselves fortunate to be part of such a vibrant and creative campus.