Police are the most obvious manifestation of the white supremacist power structures that capitalism has erected around us.
Between Screens: Bedroom-Induced Prose
I always took pride in never writing in bed. My rule was that I could only write once I was dressed, out of the apartment, and sipping coffee somewhere (preferably by a window), next to a stranger whose presence held…
Event Recap: What Makes an Article Exceptional?
Columbia Journal hosted a virtual panel of industry experts to discuss the intricacies of writing, editing and publishing
Must I Always Explain?
Over the weekend, I was combing through articles, pushing beyond my boundaries for social media consumption, and frantically scribbling notes, scrambling to find a way to channel my grief, anger, and frustration. I wanted to construct the perfect essay with…
Ask the Editor: An Interview with Rachel Lyon, Editor in Chief of Epiphany
Rachel Lyon is an author and editor in chief at the literary journal, ‘Epiphany’. She discusses her work and how she found her place in the literary world.
Blurbed: July 2019
In each edition of Blurbed, Columbia Journal’s columns editor, Adin Dobkin, pulls pieces from his reading list and the thoughts of other Journal editors.
Poemas de las protestas
Until Mother’s Day of 2018, Luis Montenegro took part in the Nicaraguan Protests. In his poetry, the doctor examines the ongoing unrest.
Blurbed: June 2019
Hello and welcome to the new (and possibly improved?) Blurbed. Each month, columns editor Adin Dobkin gives recommendations from his reading list, as well as listening to Columbia Journal editors’ thoughts on reading, writing, or whatever happens to be on…
The Word Process: An Interview with Mira T. Lee
You can have a great character, but if they’re not interacting with other people in a dynamic way, the story’s not going to light up.
Review: The Perfect Home II by Do Ho Suh
At the Brooklyn Museum’s Do Ho Suh’s “The Perfect Home II” with the literary salon, “Go Home!” the concept of a living space expanded.
Ask the Editor: An Interview with Marisa Siegel of The Rumpus
The Rumpus’ Marisa Siegel talks about shining a light on stories that build bridges, tear down walls, and speak truth to power.
Canon Fodder: Dictée by Theresa Hak Kyung Cha
Growing up, Megan Sungyoon found the unconventional structure of Theresa Hak Kyung Cha’s Dictée mirrored her own experience learning English.