CLC student literary magazine wins for third straight year

The 2018 edition of Prairie Voices, the College of Lake County's literary arts magazine, has won first place for Best Overall Magazine (central division) in the Community College Humanities Association Annual Literary Magazine Contest.

CLC's magazine also won first place in 2017, 2016 and 2014.

In addition, three CLC students' work received awards:

• Artwork: Val Brandner of Beach Park won second place.

• Poetry: Makada Hunt of Waukegan won second place.

• Photography: Ronald Ballok of Waukegan won third place.

"It is a particular honor to win the first-place award four out of the past five years," said Nicholas Schevera, Ph.D., Prairie Voices editor and professor of English and humanities.

"It speaks to the strengths of the college's academics. For many students, this is their first time being published, and their faculty mentors are extremely excited for them. This publication is a joint effort by many people, including the 29 writers and 20 artists who contributed poetry, prose and artwork; the faculty; Elaine Lazarus, graphic designer in Public Relations and Marketing; and Bob Lossmann, art editor."

CLC students interested in being published in next year's edition should submit writing to Dr. Schevera and artwork to Bob Lossmann by Dec. 3. For more information, contact Schevera at com409@clcillinois.edu or (847) 543-2959.

Copies of Prairie Voices are available for purchase in the CLC bookstore for $10.

Open registration for Spring Semester 2019 begins Nov. 1. For details and to register, visit www.clcillinois.edu/spring.

The College of Lake County offers classes at three campuses - in Grayslake, Vernon Hills and Waukegan - or online. For information, visit www.clcillinois.edu.