Editors

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

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!

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!

Art Editor and 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!

Prose Editor

Camryn TenBrink

Hi!! I’m Camryn TenBrink, and I am a sophomore double majoring in English and Communications with a minor in Professional Writing. I am SO excited to be working with the Opus staff as the Prose Editor! When I’m not editing for Opus, I am also editing for the Anchor Newspaper here at Hope. I also work at Bowerman’s on 8th as a barista and cashier, so feel free to say hello if you see me behind the counter! I love love love reading books, but especially mysteries/thrillers and anything by Emily Henry. I cannot wait to read through everyone’s submissions!