A podcast to celebrate the University of Minnesota's literary community from The Tower, an undergraduate art and literary magazine. We feature readings of art, fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, and interview local creators.
Have you ever wondered about the history of our publication? Well, you're in luck! In this episode, we look to the past and then have a conversation with Jim Cihlar, the heart of The Tower. We hope you enjoy! Find us on social media @thetowerumn
28 Nov 2022
The Tower - An Introduction to Patchwork
Bee hosts fellow Tower staff Sarah Horner, Maci Bellefeuille, and Katie Anderson for a conversation about The Tower's 2022-23 theme 'Patchwork.' In this episode, there is an exploration of what inspires patchwork, the connotation it holds, the magazine being open nationally for submissions, and what the editors want you to know.
Submissions for this year's print magazine close November 30th, 2022. Submit at thetower.submittable.com
4 Jun 2021
Let's Talk About Sex
Trinity Fritz Lawrence gives us an inside look into the development of her recently published poem, "SBF, or Why I Am No Longer Discussing Sex with Straight People." She talks with The Tower's very own, Andie Krutsch, about how she uses humor to combat society's heterosexual definitions of sex and what is next for her writing.
1 Jun 2021
Before "After the Onion Skins Have Dried"
Miki Schumacher reads their recently published poem "After the Onion Skins Have Dried" and gives us an inside look into its development.
17 May 2021
Quynh's Garden
Quynh Van reads an original work of fiction, provides insight into their experiences as a child of an immigrant, and discusses the exploration into different forms of the written word.
5 May 2021
Who is "Jason with a hangover"?
Catch our first interview with 2021 Tower artist, Barbara Shaterian. Listen for an inside look into their passion for photography and what that passion has looked like throughout their lifetime.
10 Mar 2021
Pop or Poetry?
Geoff Ayers, author of Lo-Fi/ Hip-Hop Office from The Tower's 2020 issue, discusses the art of writing poetry and the connection between music & literature through the ages.
11 Jan 2021
A Reading of "Vandals"
Emily Heilman gives us a behind the scenes look into her published short story "Vandals," her unique creative process, and what the future may hold for her writing.
16 Dec 2020
Immortal Sculptures
Catch our interview with Beth Thelke where she discusses digitally immortalizing her sculptures for her BFA exhibition in the Katherine E. Nash Gallery, creating a home garage studio, and what the future holds for her artistic expression during a pandemic. Check out more of her work at @beeferoni on Instagram.
5 Dec 2020
Oil Painting in a Pandemic
Listen to our interview with Gabriela Sierra Bedon where she discusses her 2020 submission “Clouds,” her current portrait series, and mindfulness. Check out more of her work @munaycreations on Instagram!
28 Apr 2020
The Tower: Fiction
"As Fiction Editors, we’re fascinated by the unusual, the subversive, and the revelatory. In hopes of pushing new dialogues, we’re interested in the stories that make us question ourselves and the unspoken rules around us." - Annie Zheng, Chief Fiction Editor, Marketing Director
Cover Art: Forget Me Not, Corra Thompson
23 Apr 2020
The Tower: Nonfiction
"As the Nonfiction Editors of The Tower, we’re excited to share students’ personal narratives, reflections, and experiences. For the 2020 edition, we have focused on pieces that delve into concepts that are typically left unexplored. We love to hear stories that tie unique experiences to a greater significance or universal truth." -Jessica Herbst, Chief Nonfiction Editor, Publicist, Copyeditor
Cover Art: 5:30, Zoe Rogers
23 Apr 2020
The Tower: Poetry
"As Poetry Editors, we’re fascinated by works that are intricate, raw, and innovative. In hopes of exploring the new and the familiar, we’re interested in the works that make us feel a combination of resonance and inspiration. If a poem makes us nod and smile or furrow our brows in thought, that’s a piece worth immersing ourselves in time after time." -Afton Kelly, Poetry Chief, Managing Editor, ArtWords Judge
Cover art: 4 pm, Zoe Rogers
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