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About

Photo by Alessandro Bianchi on Unsplash

Alex Pawlowski

Website Manager

Maris Dodge

Art Editor

Chelsea Jiminez

Our History

The Lighter is a student organization and publication that has been around since 1958. Originally, The Lighter was a satirical literary magazine within the English department at Valparaiso University. However, over the years it has expanded into a literary and arts magazine, showcasing all kinds of artistic talent from written pieces to photography to physical art mediums.

We have a rich history at the University and continue to promote the arts at Valpo. You can browse our archived publications all the from 1958 to present day to see how we have grown and adapted over the years.

Interested in getting involved outside of submitting work to us? Attend our Roundtables or apply for an Executive Board position in spring!

Current Staff

Editor-in-Chief

Meagan Koutsopanagos

Assistant Editors

Jackie O’Hara

Graphic Designers

Emily Grieger

Jackie Rios

Social Media Manager

Ash Overbeck

Roundtable Lead

Cam Haggett