Managing Co-Editors
Lily Leman
Hi all! My name is Lily Leman. I am a senior majoring in Studio Art with a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies. My studio practice involves figurative imagery, portraiture, and stylized works. Growing up in Chicago as the eldest of 5 siblings, my work often draws from this experience. My work reflects experiences related to familial relationships, gender binaries, birth order, a Christian upbringing, and plenty of material exploration. I enjoy all things 2D visual art, but I consider oil painting to be my comfort and my passion. I love all things Opus: the community, the celebration of the arts, the discussion etc. I am honored and excited to work with Opus this semester as your Co-Editor.
Anna VanHuis
Prose Editor
Rebekah Cook
Hello! My name is Rebekah Cook, and I am a senior here at Hope double-majoring in Creative Writing and Classical Studies. You might find me around Holland working at the Klooster Writing Center, climbing at Scrapyard, or hunkering down in Lubbers, although on weekends I’ll be running rollercoasters at Michigan’s Adventure. My hobbies include writing speculative fiction and poetry, listening to fantasy and dystopian audiobooks, and singing musicals in my car. And I’m so excited to be back at Opus this semester as our prose editor!
Poetry Editor
Elsa Kim
Hello! My name is Elsa Kim, and I’m a Junior double-majoring in Creative Writing and Psychology! Lately, I’ve been writing poetry about Van Gogh’s painting The Langlois Bridge with Women Washing, the singer + songwriter Del Water Gap, and (of course) unrequited love! If you see me around campus please feel free to stop and say hi! I’ll most likely be writing prose poetry on the third floor of Van Wylen Library or chatting with friends about their latest interests/obsessions! I’m so excited and grateful to be on the Opus team for a second year, and can’t wait to read everyone’s wonderful submissions!
Art Editor & Social Media Manager
Abi Rhee
Hey y’all! I’m Abi Rhee, and I’m a junior double majoring in English and Communications with a leadership minor! I am from the greater Greater Rapids area of West Michigan, and I am beyond grateful to be a Phelps Scholar and a returning Art Editor with Opus! I have a personal vendetta against poor documentation and poems with unnecessary capitalized lines, and an undying love for New York City. If you ever hear Mac (Miller, DeMarco, or Fleetwood) blaring through the walls of Cook Hall, it’s probably me so feel free to come jam out with me and my vinyls! <3
Art Editor
Lucy Williams
Hi everyone! My name is Lucy Williams, and I’m a sophomore from Mishawaka, Indiana majoring in Studio Art and Communications. My favorite mediums are photography and oil painting, and I hope to work in photography one day! Creative writing and art are two of my main passions in life, and so finding out about Opus was a dream come true! I’m super excited to be the art editor this semester and get to work with such creative and inspiring people!
Poetry Editor
Anna Stowe
Hello! My name is Anna Stowe and I’m so excited to be back with Opus this semester as one of the poetry editors! I’m a junior studying Creative Writing and History- if you get me going, I’ll talk your ear off. Also, if you’re from out of state, I’ve got you- I’m from Knoxville, TN. That actually influences a lot of my writing because what is home really? Around campus, you can find me in camped out in the library with my ridiculous quantity of pens or just wandering about taking in the world. I also have one of the highest caffeine addictions you’ll ever find, so if you ever want to hang out over coffee, I’m your girl!
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Email opus@hope.edu to find out how you can get involved!
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Violet Peschiera, Co-Editor
Krystyna Koedyker, Art Editor
Rebekah Cook, Poetry Editor
Katie Shantz, Social Media Manager
Ellie Kirby, Poetry Editor
Rachel Douma, Art Editor
Emma Gail Compton, Prose Editor
Adriana Barker, Co-Editor
Eileen Ellis, Co-Editor
Lindsay Jankowski, Co-Editor
Gabrielle Crone, Prose Editor
Sophie Webster, Art Editor
