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Mission | History | Masthead |
Here at Applause, our mission is to empower and embolden aspiring writers. We are an international undergraduate magazine seeking to uplift and amplify the voices of those writers across the country andaround the globe. In both what we publish and how we communicate with our authors, we strive to be inclusive, accepting, and above all else, kind. Whether you have dozens of published works or none at all, we are here to help you share your writing with the world, and to celebrate and applaud you.
History
Applause is an award-winning, student-run literary journal founded in 1980 within the English Department at the University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ - Fort Smith (ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ).
Over its four-decade history, Applause has published poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and visual art. As a proud member of the Southern Literary Festival Association (SLFA), Applause has built a reputation for fostering excellence and has traditionally released its annual issue each spring. In 2021, Applause underwent a significant transformation, shifting from a publication dedicated solely to ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ students to an international literary journal spotlighting the best undergraduate writing from around the world. This pivot not only expanded our reach but also enriched the experiences and professionalization opportunities for our student staff.
Applause 2025 Masthead
Name | Title | Education | Favorite Authors |
Ari Long | Managing Editor | ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Junior | Rick Riordan and Benjamin Alire Sáenz |
Jacob Childers | Poetry Editor | ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Junior | Liu Cixin |
Ashe Laudan | Fiction Editor | ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Senior | Ursula K. Le Guin and J.R.R. Tolkien |
Vincent Gonzales | Non-Fiction Editor | ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Sophomore | David Maraniss |
Applause Staff Readers
Name | Education | Favorite Author |
Kobe Campbell | ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Senior | Stephen King |
Chase Delaney | ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Senior | Margaret Atwood |
Kirsten Garner | ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Senior | Sarah A. Parker and Alex Aster |
Zac Mathias | ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Junior | J.R.R. Tolkien |
Madison Mizell | ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Junior | Jennifer L. Armentrout and Tracy Wolff |
Isabella Serrano | ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Senior | Britt Bennett |
Jordan Shelton | ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Senior | Rick Riordan and Elizabeth Acevedo |
Kameron Burns | ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Junior | |
Phillip Henley | ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Sophomore | |
Aaron Krafft | ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Junior |
Layout & Design
Name | Education | Title |
Kirsten Garner | ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Senior | Team Leader |
Jacob Childers | ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Junior | Team Member |
Aaron Krafft | ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Junior | Team Member |
Zac Mathias | ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Junior | Team Member |
Jordan Shelton | ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Senior | Team Member |
Social Media & Promotion
Name | Education | Title |
Kameron Burns | ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Junior | Team Leader |
Chase Delaney | ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Senior | Team Member |
Isabella Serrano | ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Senior | Team Member |