Century Magazine holds successful release party. Org looks forward to next year.
Krystal Palos
Staff Writer
It was standing room only at Sprizzo Café for Century Magazine’s 2008 release party.
Sprizzo could barely contain the crowd of about fifty Carroll students, their friends and family members. Attendees received copies of this year’s student literary magazine and buttons featuring student artwork.
Students who attended last year’s party agreed that the decision to hold release party off-campus was a good idea.
“This year’s was like a billion times better,” said junior, Amanda Neumann. “I think there was a bigger turn out, more interest, and more fun.”
“We aimed to improve the location in regards to its ability to facilitate the needs of such an event,” said Chelsea Blackburn, co-editor of Century.
The new and improved location reflected the quality of this year’s publication.
Nick Ostdick, co-editor of Century, attributed some of the improvement to the increase in art submissions.
“Normally we don’t have that many art submissions, and having a good stock of them this year was fabulous,” Ostdick said.
Sophomore Jessica Williams whose photography was selected for the 2008 issue, is excited about Century’s creative evolution.
“I am definitely impressed by the art work submitted. It comes from very talented people that are really dedicated to their art,” said Williams. “The stories and poems that I read were also well written and captivating.”
Readings began promptly after the featured band, The King’s Henchmen, concluded their opening set. Following the opening act, selected students read their submissions.
Students, Gigi Said and Nik Stapleton, received awards for their poetry and prose, respectively. Jee Shin received the award for the best piece of art work, and Kurt Wilhelm received the award for photography.
Century Magazine will also be hosting writing workshops over the summer. This is a new concept that is still in the works, but as it stands, there will be bi-weekly meetings for any student who will be in the area over the summer.
“We’re also thinking about people sharing particular works they like, so we can come together and discuss what we like or don’t like about it, and what we can learn from it,” said Ostdick.
Next year yields more changes for Century.
If you would like more information about the workshops or Century Magazine contact Nick Ostdick or Chelsea Blackburn with your inquiries.