Students MUSE about literature

By Jessica LaCanne
Cardinal Staff

Saint Mary’s University’s English club, Mary’s University Students of English (MUSE), allows students to share their love of literature.

“MUSE is a great way for students to pursue interests in literature and writing,” said MUSE advisor Brooke Lenz, assistant professor of English. Meetings are open to all majors, and MUSE sponsors events such as poetry readings, student-led book discussions and a trip to the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis to see a Shakespeare play.

Part of MUSE is the Creative Writing Club, which meets Wednesdays at 8 p.m. in St. Mary’s Hall Room 232. Students are encouraged to bring what they have written to read out loud or listen to what others have written.

“Come one time, come every time, even if it’s just to listen,” said Theresa Breault, president of MUSE.

MUSE also publishes Mosaic, SMU’s annual literary magazine. Mosaic consists of pictures, poetry and other forms of student-produced art. All students are urged to submit their work to Mosaic as a way to get their voices heard. “We’re always on the lookout for more good ideas,” said Lenz.

The next meeting will take place 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, in St. Mary’s Hall Room 232. The first poetry reading of the year will be 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, in the President’s Room.