A Sort of a Song

Let the snake wait under
his weed
and the writing
be of words, slow and quick, sharp
to strike, quiet to wait,
sleepless.
-- through metaphor to reconcile
the people and the stones.
Compose. (No ideas
but in things) Invent!
Saxifrage is my flower that splits
the rocks.

William Carlos Williams

Saxifrage is a student-produced, annual, literature and arts publication entering into its thirty-fourth issue this year. Lovingly designed by a pair of student co-editors and under the supervision of Solveig Robinson (English and Publishing and Printing Arts programs), Saxifrage publishes original poetry, fiction, drama, essays, sheet music, and visual art created by members of the PLU community.

Saxifrage Co-Editors
Margaret Ellsworth is a junior English Lit major, with minors in Music and Publishing/Printing Arts. She has been a hopeless bookworm ever since she knew how to read. After graduation from PLU she hopes to put this love of books to use in the publishing industry, by editing and marketing books. In addition to her duties in Saxifrage, Margaret is also the current president of the Mark, PLU's creative writing circle. When not reading or writing, Margaret can usually be found practicing the organ or helping out with Campus Ministry.

Favorite Novelist: Isabel Allende
Favorite Poet: Mary Oliver

Andrew Lucchesi is a senior majoring in English Literature, and minoring in Latin and Music, with an emphasis on vocal performance. Andrew has been an avid lover of literature and art for most of his life, and plans on pursuing a doctoral degree in Literature studies. He will be attending graduate school in the fall and aspires to be a professor. Andrew serves as chair of the Student Media Board, and is the student leader and representative of Crossroads, PLU's LGBT support organization.

Favorite Novelist: Virginia Woolf
Favorite Poet: Frank O'Hara


Jake K.M. Paikai is a junior Chinese Studies and English Literature double major with minors in German and Religion. Jake is an ardent pursuer of Poetry, Film, and Queer Theory. One day, he deigns to go to graduate school, where he will likely study Comparative Literature. Jake also enjoys graphic design and has designed print and web media since his sophomore year of high school. He has also been a Rieke Scholar for Multicultural Diversity for two years, as well as a former Hong International Hall Chinese Language House RA and Harmony Co-Commissioner 06-07.

Favorite Novelists: Zadie Smith & Jeffery Eugenides
Favorite Poet: Anne Sexton