The Bear

The Bear shows us that we give love the best ways we know how—even if others can’t always feel love the way we express it.

Sermon on the Rocks

Josh Ritter's eighth studio album shows the singer-songwriter descending into smarm.

The Beast in Its Tracks

Josh Ritter's breakup album is smaller than his previous work, but it stops short of pure self-satisfaction.

Opening Remarks

Opening Remarks for the 2022 Poetry Issue from Whitney Rio-Ross

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Two Types of Ibeks

First Place: "Two Types of Ibeks" by D.S. Martin

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Avocation

Second Place: "Avocation" by Seth Wieck

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My Daughter Asks for a Pomegranate

Third Place: "My Daughter Asks for a Pomegranate" by Rachel E. Hicks

The Fare Forward Interview with Sofia M. Starnes

An interview with former Virginia poet laureate, award-winning author of six poetry collections, and translator Sofia M. Starnes. Conducted by Whitney Rio-Ross.

The Fare Forward Interview with Travis Helms

An interview with the founder of the LOGOS Collective. Conducted by Sarah Clark

Etherized

Cocktail Recipe: Etherized

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The Freshet

Honorable Mention: "The Freshet" by Magda Andrews-Hoke

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Rekindling

Honorable Mention: "Rekindling" by Deb Williams