MCC Literary Review: The Scribbler

Editorial Statement BY AMY LAFLEUR

This issue is a rebrand of the MCC Literary Review formerly known as The Apocalypse. Since the last issue of The Apocalypse coincided with the COVID Pandemic and all the horrors that came along with it, I thought it best take the journal in a new direction. The first step in this new direction was to rename it The Scribbler.

According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, a scribbler can be either one that writes carelessly or a minor or insignificant author. Thus, this new name is intended to be ironic as The Scribbler aims to publish well-written, polished works by authors capable of making it big one day.

This issue’s theme, Everyday Magic, emerged from the chaotic aftermath of the COVID Pandemic. Like a phoenix, people rose from the ashes of their former lives with a clearer vision of what actually matters. For many, loving life again was rooted in finding beauty in the little things. Readers can see this phenomenon in the wide range of topics included in this issue. Some focused on the beauty of twilight; some on beautiful curtains and tasty popsicles; and some on the lingering memories of a cherished love sparked by a simple cup of coffee. Some works included here exist outside the theme; however, most of these works focus on the fleeting beauty of life in some capacity.

I hope that readers leave this issue with new eyes, eyes ready to behold the magic of everyday life.

The Scribbler Design Team

DESIGNERS
Jordan Benamon
Olivia Booker
Jasmyn Dees
Anthony Deviney
Noah Garner
Isabella Giffin
Atrelle Grogan
Olivia Turner
Justin Scott
Lawson Stephenson
Martin Turner

FACULTY ADVISOR
Amy LaFleur

PUBLICATION ADVISOR
Daniel C. Ethridge