For the 10th consecutive year, the American Scholastic Press Association (ASPA) has recognized Frederick Community College’s (FCC) literary and visual arts magazine, The Tuscarora Review, with a first-place award. The 2024 edition earned ASPA’s highest distinction—First Place with Special Merit—an achievement only twice before in the magazine’s decade-long winning streak.
 
In their written remarks, the contest judge noted, "Tuscarora Review is an amazing publication! Not only have you mastered the basic elements of a good magazine but you have also published excellent works from your school population. Tuscarora Review is a model for those up-and-coming magazines and an inspiration for those that haven’t quite aced the necessary skills."
 
The Tuscarora Review focuses on quality writing and visual art and features poetry, fiction, essays, photography, paintings, drawings, and mixed media artwork submitted by students. Students involved in the publication develop critical thinking and communication skills while engaging with diverse creative voices. Contributing to The Tuscarora Review helps students build confidence in their artistic and literary abilities while fostering a sense of community among aspiring writers and artists.
 
“Producing The Tuscarora Review through the Creative Writing Practicum course is an unparalleled experiential learning opportunity for FCC students,” said Magin LaSov Gregg, faculty advisor to the magazine. “They engage in fundamental aspects of literary magazine production, gaining hands-on experience in editing and publishing. More importantly, they work as a team to develop transferable skills—critical thinking, consensus-building, and professional communication—that prepare them for success in a range of careers.”
 
Editor-in-Chief Faith Haemmerle noted in a letter from the editor, “The staff this year was inspired by the creative vulnerability of student submissions and commends every person for sharing such incredible literary and visual work.”
 
The 2024 edition was created by:
 
Editor-in-Chief: Faith Haemmerle
Art Director: Delilah Ricketts
Copy Editor: Jada Powell
Assistant Copy Editors: Zoe Tobery & Charity Hoskins
Social Media Director: Audrey Ze
Design, Layout, and Production: Lori Schulman
Faculty Advisor: Magin LaSov Gregg, Associate Professor, English
Production Staff: Valerie Fox, Academic Office Manager, English Department
Art Collections: Wendell M. Poindexter, Professor and Art Program Manager and Cynthia Baush, Associate Professor of Art
 
The Tuscarora Review is available to view online.
 
If you are interested in getting involved with the Tuscarora Review, you can contact Magin LaSov Gregg at MLaSovGregg@frederick.edu.
 

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