Valerie Hall is in her final year studying Literature and Writing studies at CSUSM, working on getting her bachelor’s degree. Most of Valerie’s works center around mental health and political/social injustices, with the goal to contribute to bring awareness. Currently, Valerie is focused on finishing school and continues to work on improving her writing as well as working on a young adult novel.
Nina Takahashi (she/he/they) is a nonbinary Nikkei artist from Beaverton, Oregon. They are a sophomore at the University of California, Berkeley intending to major in film and double minor in Japanese and creative writing. As a queer biracial Asian American, Nina makes art to make sense of their world. They are a core officer for Cal’s Nikkei Student Union, a member of the Cinematic Arts & Production Club, and a writer and managing editor for the university blog. Their goal is to publish a poetry collection before graduating college.
Sophia Bauder (She/Hers) is an undergraduate student at California State University San Marcos who is currently pursuing a Literature and Writing Studies degree. Sophia has a passion for creative writing with an emphasis in experimental poetry. She uses visuals, such as drawings, within her work to bring her words to life and create a more immersive experience for her reader.
