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This cinematography piece was created during Nina's senior year of high school. Nina was a part of her school's news program, BHS TV at Brownsburg High School. As a group, they regularly entered the IASB (Indiana Association of School Broadcasters) contest, and Nina's visual piece ranked in the top five in the state, earning an honorable mention. Note from the Cinematographer: Although my video is under a minute, it features some great shots. I focused on the cinematography of downtown Indianapolis, showcasing beautiful scenery such as the Indiana Ballroom and the Soldiers and Sailors Monument.

Every year when the race comes around, I see the joy that it brings across a variety of communities. After being a 500 Festival Princess, I saw how I impacted the younger generation, and how they could see themselves in the race, the festivities, and me. I wanted to portray that feeling in my artwork. The Indy 500 is more than cars and trophies, it’s an event that allows for everyone to come together, embrace each other, and aspire to do anything. Involvement: I’m a junior double majoring in graphic design and communication. I am the current social media manager / poster designer for Marian Theatre! I also am involved with Union for Black Identity as the social media chair, Future Black Leaders Inc., and the Naptown African American Theatre Collective!

A brief statement about the artwork: I’ve never seen Wicked before it came out in theatre. I enjoyed the message about what it means to be different and how your actions impact others. I wanted to draw some fan art for the pieces, particularly the scenes that stood out to me the most. I loved hearing “No One Mourns the Wicked” because I didn’t realize that in the song, Glinda was talking about herself. I thought everything about it was beautiful, so I wanted to draw it!

Submissions The Fioretti accepts creative submissions from Marian University's students multiple times throughout the year. Check our submissions page for more information on how to submit your work. Arts & Media Showcase When Apr 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Where Hackelmeier Memorial Library, 3200 Cold Spring Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46222, USA Details

Submitting to ~ The Fioretti ~ Welcome, all! Readers and creatives alike are welcome in this space, whether experienced or inexperienced in the ways of creating. Our goal is to support all in our efforts to widen the publishing horizons for those in the Marian community. We encourage you to submit to grow your platform and community of people that you reach with your creative works! We hope to give you a wider audience to view your piece(s) and help you to grow in whatever ways we can! Photo by Kadin Gaviola '27 Spring 2025 Submissions As we prepare for our upcoming Spring 2025 edition of The Fioretti , we're looking for interested authors/artists who would like to contribute to our growing collection of works! The form linked below has more information, but some easy guidelines are: Prose -> 3,000 words max. Poetry -> 50 lines max. Images/Other -> smaller files preferred, no specific guidelines set. ~~~ Submissions Closed! Thank you to all who submitted! If you missed the deadline, keep an eye out for our Fall 2025 call for submissions! Submit Here!

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! 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 Managing Editor | Website Manager | Poetry Editor | Visual Arts Editor Anna is a sophomore Psychology major with a minor in English. 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 crafting, wandering around campus, or creating new memories with her family and friends. Josh Cox | '26 Visual Arts & Poetry Editor This will be his first semester working for The Fioretti. He is looking forward to learning about the editing process. Josh enjoys being a part of theater, stand-up comedy (working towards that Netflix special), and watching Real Housewives. Also, with the help of his handsome partner, they have adopted 4 cats, 2 dogs, and fostered countless others. He is looking forward to a great semester! Kadin Gaviola | '27 "Floating" Editor Hello, my name is Kadin Gaviola. I am an English and Global studies double major. I am on the Freshman Class Board, a Student Government Representative, a Campus Activities board member, and a member of Model UN, as well as an editor for the Fioretti. I am an avid reader and passionate about writing myself. I am a creative person and I like to crochet, draw, and do other crafts. I have an orange cat named Felix and my favorite food is pizza or tacos. Kellyn Raters | '25 Prose Editor Kellyn is a senior English Major, minoring in History. Reading is one of her favorite pastimes and if she's not in class, you will probably find her in the library or rummaging through boxes in the Marian Archives. She is looking forward to joining a creative and talented team of editors at the Fioretti! Nina Steuerwald | '25 Poetry & Visual Arts Editor Hello, my name is Nina Steuerwald, and I'm a senior at Marian University, set to graduate this fall. I'm majoring in Secondary English Education with a passion for teaching. I believe in the power of literature to shape our understanding of the world and aim to inspire students to think critically and express themselves. I'm excited to join The Fioretti's writing program to refine my writing and editing skills, essential for my future career as an educator. Thomas Barthauer | '26 Poetry Editor Thomas is a junior 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. Hailey Ready | '26 Literary Editor| Social Media Manager | Prose Editor Hailey is a junior, 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! Julianna Britt | '28 "Floating" Editor Julianna Britt is a freshman 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. Kaitlyn McNamee | '26 Prose & Visual Arts Editor | Website Assistant Kaitlyn McNamee is a junior 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. Mary Chittle | '27 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. Robert Ray | '26 Poetry & Prose Editor I am a junior 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! Amari Fields | '24 Poetry Editor Amari is a Communication major with a minor in sociology. If she's not reading or writing, you can find her watching all things Mike Flanagan. Amari chose The Fioretti because it not only allows students to be creative and draws them into new genres of writing, but it also helped her find her own creative writing style. David Green | '25 Poetry Editor My name is David Green, I am a junior English & Secondary education major here at Marian University. I played on the soccer team at Marian for two years and have transitioned into coaching at Indiana Fire Juniors. I am so excited to be working with The Fioretti this semester, and cannot wait to have the chance to improve my writing and editing skills in this class. Madisen "Maddie" Surber | '27 Visual Arts Editor | Poetry Editor I’m Maddie Surber! I’m a freshman History/Marketing double major and Communications/Music double minor! I’m a musician, artist, and massive geek. Drawing, listening to music, and gaming are how I spend my time! I’m in our Jazz, Concert, and Pep band. I play the trumpet, French horn, upright bass, and acoustic and electric guitar! I also have two dogs and a parakeet. I’m a part of The Fioretti because I love to promote the works of my friends and Marian’s students and bring Marian’s community together through creativity and art!" D'Asia "Asia" Cole | '24 Poetry Editor Hello! My name is D'Asia Cole and I am graduating with an English major with a Global Studies & Biology minor. This is my last year here at Marian University and my favorite types of reads would include nonfiction and poetry writing, and I am most excited for people to showcase their talents within the Fioretti so other people can broadcast their opinions and continuous support. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Schmidt | '24 Prose Editor Lizzie is a 5th year senior Communication major with a minor in writing. She is a prose editor for the Fioretti, the Editor-in-Chief for the Marian Phoenix (student newspaper), and was a 4-year member of the game day cheerleading squad. While she is not busy with school work or her job of candle-making, she enjoys hanging out with friends or her cat, or listening to anything Taylor Swift Related. Simon Collins | '24 Poetry Editor Simon is a senior English major who loves poetry and western fiction. He's greatly involved with the theatre and music departments at Marian as well, bringing his creativity and passions into The Fioretti workplace.