People

Elizabeth Yoon is a rising sophomore and James B. Angell Scholar at the University of Michigan. She is a dual degree student, seeking a B.A. from LSA and a B.A. in Art & Design from the Stamps School of Art. When not writing poetry, debating politics, or reviewing books for the Michigan Daily, Elizabeth enjoys painting. 

Yoon Kim is a rising sophomore from the suburbs of Chicago, intending to major in International Studies. She loves good food and good company.

Eileen Kelly is a freshman with plans to major in elementary education to become a teacher. She loves cats, colors, and crafting, and someday hopes to write and illustrate children's books.

Ena Humphries is a prospective Organizational Studies and Environmental Studies major at the University of Michigan. Her paintings "Grump" and "Heartbroken Beauty Queen" were inspired by Pablo Picasso's use of cubism in the early 20th century. Along with painting, she enjoys watching documentaries, spending time with her cats, and feeding the local squirrels.

Kelly Goodwin is from Southfield, MI. She is now a sophomore with a prospective Business major and a minor in Community Action and Social Change. She has always had a passion for art and animation and showcases it in this one using the “News of the World” album cover by Queen. 

Thomas 'Trey' Droste is a Sophomore from good old Grand Rapids, Michigan studying Environmental Business Policies. When he's not busy ranting tangents on societal grievances, he can be found hanging around swimming holes, history archives, and living precariously on rusted carnival attractions! He thanks God daily for his incessant cynicism.

Matthias Claassen in the college of LSA, and his major is so undecided it’s not even funny. Despite loving to write and draw, he almost never finds the motivation to do either, so he supposes his work was inspired by LSWA’s mandatory submission requirement.

Paul Balko is a first-year student studying architecture. He enjoyed his time in photography club and is thankful for the creative opportunities LSWA offered him. His favorite quarantine activity is trying as many  ice cream flavors as possible. 

Scotty Lockwood is a rising sophomore majoring in Theatre Arts. He is pursuing a degree in the theatre industry to one day be a director and playwright. However, Scotty also enjoys painting and writing which made his time with LSWA a memorable one. 

Maddy Mayer is a freshman pursuing a dual degree in education and psychology. She plans to one day be an elementary school science teacher and complete what her biological mom hoped to do. In addition to LSWA, Maddy is an avid member of Gamma Phi Beta, CHAARG, KDP, and TEPA. 

Kayla Tate is a lover of good books, good people, and black empowerment. Her work is inspired by all three.

Olivia Sulisz is a psych major who was a part of the Lloyd Scholars for Writing and the Arts program this past year. She is very proud of my little poem, and she’s glad that she gets to share it with you!

Nellie Shih is an electrical engineer with a STAMPS minor. Instead of wisely using her time in quarantine to learn all of calculus, she has been dedicating hours to her photography board on Pinterest. Her work can be found at vsco.co/nnelllie.

Jordan Raschi is from Chester County Pennsylvania. Her major is movement science, and she is on a premed track. She loves watching hockey, working out, and eating a lot of food! 

Nana Otaka is pursuing a BFA in Dance with an intended second major in Psychology at the University of Michigan. Her art is inspired by stigmatized social issues and aims to ignite meaningful conversation while encouraging people to take action about the issues they care most about.

Meghana Mulpuri is an undeclared major, and was a first year LSWA student. She enjoys spending time with friends, dancing, and eating Nutella

Giselle Mills is a first-year student in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and she has no certain plans for the future. She likes learning languages, history, and painting, and recently she has found a love for poetry.

Sinan Abdulhak loves being on the move: through cities, across landscapes, and in aircraft cabins. The thrill of experiencing new things ignited his passion for documenting his adventures with his camera. Recent wildfires inspired his vector artwork, "Koala", and he hopes that you'll join the movement to Save the Koalas!

Maddie Agne is a rising sophomore at the University of Michigan and LSWA-- she hails from Tennessee and majors in Creative Writing and Literature. She didn't formally add "poet" to her repertoire until coming to Michigan, but still hopes her poetry extends a warm (or cold) welcome to readers of Pause.

Nadine Heilman is an engineering major at the University of Michigan. She enjoys drinking bubble tea while studying and drinking bubble tea while creating art. She is inspired by boba.

Natalie Lyijynen is double majoring in Program in the Environment and Biology, Health and Society. She loves supernatural tv shows, which inspired her to write about monster theory. Her work aims to connect the sciences and arts and she plans to use these skills in the future, pursuing environmental law.

Jen Boudon is pursuing a major in Art & Design and a minor in French Language & Culture at the University of Michigan. Their work is influenced by their multicultural background and deals with themes of post-trauma identity and self-acceptance.

Lauren Champlin is majoring in English at the University of Michigan. She is from Sterling Heights, MI, and her work is mostly inspired by her late adolescence: moving away from home, growing new friendships, discovering first loves, first heartbreaks, and all of the highs and lows in between.

Madison Ilyse Copley is a student at the University of Michigan and thinks her middle name sounds fancy. She currently plans to major in Biopsychology, Cognition and Neuroscience, and will hopefully figure the rest out along the way. Madison's artwork is inspired by whatever she thinks is neat at any given time.

Reid Diamond is a sophomore. The work is inspired by the fruitiness of a jam. The jam you spread on toast. The jam you make in the basement. Jelly. 

Amber Foster is a Sophomore at the University of Michigan. After she completes her undergraduate studies, she plans to attend graduate school to become a Doctor of Occupational Therapy. She would like to thank her high school English teacher, Mrs. O'Dell, for teaching her about reverse poems and the hidden messages that they can convey. 

Macy Goller is a sophomore studying film and theater. She writes because it’s just that fun. 

Yingchao He is majoring in International Studies and Asian Studies with a minor in Costume Design and Production at the University of Michigan. Her artwork is inspired by her interests in history, storytelling, and her surroundings.

Mary Keta is a Computer Science Engineering major at the University of Michigan. She’s been playing guitar and writing music since the second grade, and she hopes to release an album someday. Her work is inspired by bands like Panic! at the Disco, and she aims to create music that a wide variety of people can enjoy and relate to.

Ekaterina Makhnina is majoring in Linguistics and Cognitive Science. She enjoys making art, especially portraits, and likes experimenting with different mediums.

Stacey Parker is thrilled to be serving as the Student Services Assistant for the Lloyd Scholars for Writing and the Arts. She enjoys working in higher ed and the opportunities in which to help build community, dream about the possibilities, and experience growth. Before plugging in here at Michigan, Stacey worked in higher ed in Alaska, Missouri, and California. She also enjoys freelance copyediting and serving in the community. Stacey loves spending time with her husband and her pugs, Duke and Chewy, watching movies, reading, traveling, and sending real mail to her family and friends.

Sydney Pilut is an undergraduate at the University of Michigan. This poem is dedicated to her sisters, Jordan and Victoria, who are always there to talk when she needs.

Deena Sukhon is majoring in Neuroscience at University of Michigan. She is inspired by adventure and friends/family. She loves to learn and is always willfully excited to try new things!

Aubrianna Wickings is a rising Senior at the University of Michigan, majoring in English with a focus on Children's Literature and Children's Law. She's inspired by her six younger siblings, her passion for prison reform, her passion for children's advocacy, and her love for language equity. She believes everyone has a voice worth listening to and a story worth telling.