
Marian Univerity's Student Literary Journal

Welcome to
~ The Fioretti ~
On behalf of all the editors of Marian University’s literary magazine, The Fioretti, we are excited that you have taken the time to look at what we have to offer! Our goal as editors is to show the Franciscan values, which are the dignity of the individual, peace and justice, reconciliation, and responsible stewardship. With this platform, we hope to share work from students of all backgrounds to show off their creativity. Everyone's voice matters in the Marian University community!
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If you are a Marian University student or alum, we would love to have you come join our band of creatives!
Photo by Megan Bonfield '27
~ Our Team ~
Meet the students behind The Fioretti.

Anna Kvasnik | '27
Poetry &Visual Arts Editor
Anna is a junior Psychology & English major. Along with her service dog, Stella Luna, she enjoys writing, researching new things, and playing music. When she's not working on the Fioretti's website, she's most likely sleeping, dancing around her room, or creating new memories with her family and friends.

Caroline Seley | '28
Poetry Editor
Caroline is a sophomore English Major aiming for a master's in library science. She loves reading, spending time with her cat, watching YouTube, and solving puzzles. This is her first year on staff ever, and she is editing poetry.

Julianna Britt | '28
Prose Editor
Julianna Britt is a sophomore majoring in English and Ministry Studies. Outside of reading and writing, she enjoys building legos, creating playlists, and spending time with Jesus in one of the many chapels on campus. Her favorite book is The Knife of Never Letting Go.

Mary Chittle | '27
Literary Editor | Prose Editor
Mary is a sophomore English major with minors in psychology and ministry studies. She loves reading (especially Tolkien), writing, and spending time with friends, family, and Jesus. This is her first year as a prose and poetry editor for the Fioretti and she is excited to read and work with everyone’s submissions.

Thomas Barthauer | '26
Managing Editor | Poetry Editor
Thomas is a senior studying philosophy, with minors in creative writing and pastoral leadership. He enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with his two dogs. When not in class, he can usually be found playing video games or watching history videos of dubious reliability.

Ann Nelson | '26
Prose Editor
Ann is a senior English and Secondary Education major at Marian. She plans to be a high school English teacher and share her love for literature with her students. This is her first year on the Fioretti, and she is so excited to be a part of the team! Outside of her passion for all things reading and writing, Ann enjoys weight lifting, golfing, thrifting, and listening to music.

Hailey Ready | '26
Social Media Manager | Prose Editor
Hailey is a senior, majoring in both Biology and English. When she’s not editing for The Fioretti, you can find her reading, running, performing on stage, and talking about salamanders (The Eastern Hellbender is her favorite). Hailey hopes you enjoy reading The Fioretti as much as she has enjoyed working on it!

Kaitlyn McNamee | '26
Prose & Visual Arts Editor | Website Assistant
Kaitlyn McNamee is a senior at Marian University studying English and business. She heavily enjoys literature, especially classic novels, and is looking forward to her first semester editing for The Fioretti.

Robert Ray | '26
Poetry & Prose Editor
I am a senior English major with a double minor in History and Philosophy. When I'm not reading or writing, I am usually watching a horror flick. I stay to myself and let life take me where I'm going. While I appreciate the macabre and grotesque with an eye for the mysterious and unknown. I enjoy jazz, alternative, and metal music . Working on writing something. Never knows best. You're gonna carry that weight. Big brother is watching. Read Hellboy. No truce with the furies. Goodbye!
~ Our Past Team Members ~
Meet some of the previous students behind The Fioretti!
D'Asia Cole '24
Simon Collins '24
Josh Cox '26
Amari Fields '24
Kadin Gaviola '27
David Green '25
Kellyn Raters '25
Elizabeth Schmidt '24
Nina Steuerwald '25
Madisen Surber '27
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