Jake Wrenn Wins Friends of the American Writer's Scholarship

Jake "+ American Writer = BFF"  Wrenn

It's not a stretch to say that we're all friends here at the Roosevelt MFA Program. But there are some friendships at Roosevelt which are, shall we say, a little more valuble than others.  I speak, of course, of the coveted Friends of American Writer's scholarship, which is awared to one Roosesvelt MFA student each year. This year's winner is Chicagoland native Jake Wrenn.

The $1000 scholarship, given out by the Chicago based Friends of American Writers is given to a writer who best exemplifies the mission of the organization - "to study American literature, to encourage high standards and to promote literary ideals among American writers." 

In addition, Jake recently had a short piece published at The Point.  Jake's writing will be hobnobbing it up next to pieces by Roosevelt student James Orbesen and professor Kyle Beachy.  I guess you could say we're the appointed contributors to this magazine.  

Be sure to give Jake and James a big "tally-ho" (or just say congrats) when you see them next.

Beachy Essay on The Point

Kyle "The Point" Beachy

What a supremely minor thing! A button that says “like.” But what other habit so minor, besides breathing, or rinsing hands, or perhaps doubting oneself, do we respect with such tiny fervor?

-Kyle Beachy, The Point

Roosevelt Assistant Professor, Kyle Beachy, has a mini-essay on The Point, that can be read here! In Point "47", Kyle confronts modern punctuation, language, and more, in under 200 words! More Points at The Point, can be viewed here! 

Chicago-based The Point, publishes a print journal twice a year. Their website features content from the magazine and original articles. They are always looking for reviews, essays on contemporary arts and culture, and new Points, which is a short format for ideas.  Do you have something to say about literature, theater, film, philosophy, ethics, sports, economics, politics, nature, metaphysics, art, culture, or even...love?  Check out their submission guidelines, read their essays, and submit!