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ÐÞ³µ´ó¶Ó Spring 2026 First-Year Writing Showcase Now Available

The Spring 2026 ÐÞ³µ´ó¶Ó First-Year Writing Showcase is now available online at lewisu.edu. This semester’s showcase features 10 outstanding student works representing a range of genres, including narrative, rhetorical analysis and research-based argument.

Each semester, faculty in the First-Year Writing program nominate student writers whose work demonstrates excellence in areas such as idea development, critical thinking, organization, voice, creativity, language use and writing and research processes. A faculty review panel then evaluates the nominations and selects the featured honorees.

These Spring 2026 selections highlight students enrolled in ENG 10300 – The Essay, ENGL 11100 – College Writing 1, and ENGL 11200 – College Writing 2.

Featured writers and works include:

• Alyssa Anil – “You are the Art”
• Arjun Krishna – “Closing the Gap”
• Breanna Ocupe – “Stepmothers in Media: An Enchanted Problem”
• Cesar Villa – “How AI is Transforming Future Technology in Aviation”
• Evan Camargo – “Becoming Me”
• Feliz Gaviria – “The Representation of Women Air Transport Pilots in United States Airlines and the Unique Barriers Women and Minorities Face in the Industry.”
• Hadley Rogge – “Journey to Physical Therapy”
• Julian Lusancarez – “My English…Little: Finding My Voice Above the Clouds”
• Paul Cimino – “Digging Deeper in Literacy”
• Sophia Fountain – “Between Bitterness and Hope”

The ÐÞ³µ´ó¶Ó English Studies Department encourages students to engage with classic, contemporary and diverse literary works while developing critical thinking, analytical and communication skills that support success beyond the classroom.

ÐÞ³µ´ó¶Ó is a modern, enterprising, Catholic university with a growing student enrollment from GED through doctoral level programs. As part of the global Lasallian network of 65 universities, ÐÞ³µ´ó¶Ó is known for preparing graduates who impact the world for the better. Visit www.lewisu.edu for further information.