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Welcome to the Fall 2009 Issue of Nexus

"Indian Summer"

Fall is in full swing and summer is behind us, yet there are still warm days, an out of place reminder of what has come before.  We’re experiencing an Indian summer in southern Ohio right now, and while it’s a bit unnatural, it’s welcome.  The end of the academic quarter is at hand, though it just seems like it has just begun.  So while we put the finishing touches on this issue, old memories of breathing new life into Nexus hang in the air like unseen ghosts, guiding our hands to new action.

I’m pleased to introduce the last 2009 issue of Nexus, for it is my first as Editor.  Last spring, we had a number of challenges adopting Nexus into its new online format, though because of everything we had set up then, we were able to hit the ground running this time around and get up what I feel is a great issue.

What really excites me is that in this issue, we have achieved producing a publication that showcases the work of students from our home base of Wright State University, and from contributors located around the globe.  Since Nexus is a WSU publication, I have always felt it important that we give students an opportunity to present their creative work.  Now Nexus once again has a presence on campus (and a growing one) that has renewed this chance for our student body.  Nexus also retains its worldwide viability, as we have received submissions from all over the map.  It truly is an exciting publication to be at the forefront of!

Another thrilling aspect of the issue is the addition of some new bells and whistles to the website which were made possible by Nexus’ new Assistant Editor, Lindsay Thomas.   Lindsay brings a great deal of online and editing skills, and her assistance in getting this issue up was invaluable.   I also owe a tip of the hat to my lovely wife Maureen for doing the brilliant cartoons of Lindsay and me in the “About” section.  And none of this would be possible without the continued support of our academic advisor, Valita Wilhoite.  Thanks so much, Valita! 

Most of all, I’d like to thank everyone who contributed.  We had more quality work sent in than ever before, which makes the issue something we’re really proud to bring together for our readers.  I’d encourage anyone who is reading to send in their poetry, short stories, flash fiction, as well as their photos and artwork—the latter two of which we now have guidelines up for.  On an unfortunate note, it seems that we did not receive a few submissions that were sent in, so if you did not receive an acceptance or rejection letter for the fall issue, please contact us in regards to your submission.

Now with the fall issue behind us, we’re already planning for the upcoming winter issue.  Lindsay and I have some ideas, and we also have a group of volunteers that will assist us in spreading the word about Nexus and help us build a better publication overall.  The deadline for our Winter 2010 issue is Friday, February 12, 11:59 pm, so start getting those submissions ready for consideration now!  Until then, enjoy the fall, and have the happiest of holidays!

Best,

Max Lake
Editor, Nexus

SISTER SERENITY
What kind of angel owns a gun and swears at homeless people?  Zach Brooks shows us the mystery of “Serenity.”

 

CONFESSIONS OF A STREET PEDDLER
Dr. Howard Karlitz brings us the story of a school teacher who takes an idea and turns it into a money making scheme that works.

 

THE BLESSING
Do you know what happened that day, or not at all?  It’s strange, it’s hopeful, it’s “The Blessing,” by Don Powell.

 

ALPHA
The man in the black coat is watching.  Cynthia K. Marshall knows why.

 

THE QUIET
It’s a unique medical emergency, but perhaps the real injury needed treating is “The Quiet” by Chris Castle.

 

STONEY SANDERS’ APPLICATION TO TEACH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA’S HAAS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (READY TO ROLL, POST-LEGALIZATION)
Mr. Sanders isn’t your typical business man, but he may be the man to learn from in a post-legalization world…Roland Goity elucidates.

 

 

SUN-DRY CLOTHESLINE
Hang around with poet Emily Franklin and get lost in the laundry.

 

I WANT TO SEE YOU DIE
Clearly the speaker in this poem is angry at someone—real angry.  Here’s a poetry submission from Don Powell.

 

MY BOY IS, NO
Her boy is, no… Well, let’s see… No, not that either.  We’ll have to let Kaitlyn Singer’s poem speak for itself!

 

AN ITCH
S.P. Flannery dares you not to scratch it.

 

GREEN
Take a look back at memories of a time gone by, a greener time, by C.N. Bean.