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Creative writer’s club president Ariana Matondo (center) has revived the club with the goal of giving all students a place to share their work. SPECIAL TO THE ORACLE/ARIANA MATONDO

Advocating for equality: Student club president strengthens community through creative writing

At the most recent creative writer’s club workshop, the space where the group normally meets was overflowing. It seems unusual that a new club could find such rapid growth, but for junior and club president Ariana Matondo, a group like this has been a long time coming.

April 3, 2023Department News, English in the News

USF grad Jaquira Diaz wins prestigious Whiting Award

USF grad Jaquira Diaz Wins Prestigious Whiting Award

When author Jaquira Diaz got a phone call from the Whiting Foundation to let her know she was one of 10 winners of a 2020 Whiting Award, she thought it was a prank.

April 2, 2020English in the News

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