Curators

Prose

  • Authors: 

    Rachel Bruntz

    is a sophomore in the English for New Media program. She is an avid word collector from Mitchell, SD. Her works often reflect her views on reality and pushing against the norm. "Pink Nail Polsh" was a prose piece recounting the stereotypes she grew up with as a young girl and hops that they will change for fututre generations. 

    Sarah Ormann

    is from Theif River Falls, MN, majoring in Computer Information Systems. The story "Kitten" is about the zodiac animals not accepting the cat into their family. It takes one voice to stand up to others and make a change. 

    Hannah Kramer

    is studying Elementary Education. She is from Sioux Falls, SD. but lives on campus. "Life is Worth Living" was inspired by her own struggle with depression and suicide, along with the stories of other survivors. Life truly is worth living. 

  • Works:

    Confessions

    Pink Nail Polish

    Kitten

    Life is Worth Living

Poetry

  • Authors:

    Samantha Algood

    grew up in Volga, SD, and is majoring in English Education. She wrote "Announcement" about students' transition into college life

    Jamie Pearson

    is a native of San Diego, CA, and majoring in Cyber Operations. Jamie feels blessed to have the ability to capture unique images with her keen eyes. When she is granted a few months of free time, Jamie enjoys turning her images into digital artworks and writing poetry. 

    Rick Janssen

    graduated with a bachelor of Science in Art from DSU. Now retired, he enjoys conceiving free verse poetry. His poetry has been published in a number of past issues of New Tricks. 

    Tori Martin

    is from St. Louis, MO and studies English for New Media. She writes poetry to help her express her emotions in a way that others can understand. 

    Kendra Cary

    is an English for New Media Major from Sioux Falls, SD. She influences readers' emotions through writing. 

    Hannah Knock

    is majoring in Graphic Design and minoring in Photography. Her hometown in Willow Lake, SD. "I'd Be a Tree" is a comparison of her emotions and that of people around her. While others can be adventurous and wild, she is perfectly comfortable and happy where she is. 

    Casualene Meyer

    is from Renton, WA. She is an adjunct instructor of English at Dakota State. Her poem "Mock Apple Pie" was inspired by human weakness and recipe on a box of crackers she saw as a child. 

    Elizabeth Klett

    is an English for New Media major from Danville, IL, the hometown of Dick Van Dyke. While both of Liz's works are very sad, she is a very upbeat person. Her most moving poetry can be found only in her personal journal. 

  • Works:

    Confessions

    CBWaG

    Lifeless Mush

    Elements

    Forgive Me Father 

    I'd Be a Tree

    In The Backyard

    In The Backyard II

    Mock Apple Pie

    Sonnet For The Coward Lover

    Tartan

    Universal Time

Media

  • Authors:

    Emily Schroeder

    was born and raised in Watertown, SD. She will be graduating in May with a Bachelor's degree in Digital Arts and Design and minoring in Digital Photography. Emily captured "Winter Magic" while exploring the Lake Herman State Park. 

    April Farmer

    is a Junior at DSU studying Graphic Design and is from Letcher, SD. Her drawing, "Rooster" is based off the symbols in the book "House Made of Dawn". 

    Obatola Layiwola

    is a Junior from Migeria studying Graphic Design. His works reveal compelling stories through photo manipulation, digital painting, and photography. 

    Thomas Jones

    has been teaching photography, computer graphics and K-12 art methods since being hired at DSU in 2000. He created the Photography Study Tour course in which students travel throughout the U.K. and Paris, France learning about photography, creating photography portfolios for future employment and experiencing cultural exhibitions. Tom continually researches trends and incorporates them into his courses. He can often be seen with students taking photos at various DSU events encouraging and challenging the students to think beyond classroom assignments.

    Angela Behrends

    is a visual artist who teaches foundation art and design at DSU. She welcomes opportunities to collaborate whenever they promise joyful expression for the participants. Her mixed-media sculptures are part of the permanent collections at the Washington Pavilion Visual Arts Center and the Rapid City Arts Council at the Dahl Arts Center.

    Andrew Bender

    is an Associate Professor at the College of Business and Information Systems, Coordinator of the Doctor of Science in Information Systems, and Co-Director of the Center of Excellence in Information Systems at DSU. She holds degrees in Information Technology, Education, and Business. She enjoys photography, running, fishing, reading, research, and travelling.

    Joespeh Swanson

    doesn’t create much art, but he likes Art 121. He thinks Godzilla is kinda cool so he used its likeness in his postcard; he majors in Cyber Ops.

    Lee Kampshoff

    is a sophomore, majoring in Computer Graphics from Sioux Falls, SD. He enjoys spending his time doodling and reading an occasional comic. You can mostly find him in his bed, asleep.

    Joe Ren

    was born in Mitchell, SD on May 19th, 1997. He currently is a sophomore at DSU and is obtaining his bachelor's degree in Computer Science.

  • Works:

    Bird and Bison

    Window Opening

    MWTF

    Save Trees, Save Life

    Love

    Princes

    Spirit Henchmen

    A Solitary Idea

    HER Dream

    Wish BIG

    Peach Beauty

    Pad Love

    Stratify

    Landscape

    Tulips

    Rooster

    Worried

    Disappointed

    A Word for Home

    Vintage