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The River is a representation of the Sandy River itself, which runs alongside the university and what inspired the name of the journal. It is a constantly flowing, ebbing and surging, body of content filled with contemporary work. To submit to The River please visit our Submissions page to the left or e mail TheRiverEditors@gmail.com directly.

Posted March 13, 2019 Creepin' It Real

Creepin’ It Real: Eldritch Horror

by Audrey Harper

Posted March 13, 2019 The Cafe Scene

Café du Monde

By Ciera Miller Café du Monde translates to “Coffee of the World” in French, and because of the name it’s made for itself since its opening in 1862, I don’t … Continue Reading Café du Monde

Posted March 12, 2019 The River

American Barbers, Monsters, and Time

by Suzanne John

Posted March 10, 2019 The River

our hero

by Milt Montague

Posted March 7, 2019 Creepin' It Real

Creepin’ It Real: Black-Eyed Children

by Audrey Harper

Posted March 5, 2019 Poetry

What Makes Me Mad

By Margaret Lozier Interjection! Insert opinion . . . ____here. I wasn’t aware that you Was the one to which I Was conversing. Objection! Insert opinion . . . ____here. … Continue Reading What Makes Me Mad

Posted March 4, 2019 The Cafe Scene

Divini-tea

By Ciera Miller My mother has drank tea for as long as I can remember and probably before that, so tea has always had a natural presence in my life. … Continue Reading Divini-tea

Posted March 3, 2019 Art

Railroads 10

Keith Moul is a poet of place, a photographer of the distinction light adds to place. Both his poems and photos are published widely. His photos are digital, striving for … Continue Reading Railroads 10

Posted March 1, 2019 Contests

Calling All Creators!

We are excited to invite you to join in on The River’s new contest! Based off the topics of our blogs, we challenge you to create a piece that involves … Continue Reading Calling All Creators!

Posted February 28, 2019 Creepin' It Real

Creepin’ It Real: Writing Scary

by Audrey Harper

Posted February 27, 2019 The Cafe Scene

Espresso Yourself

By Ciera Miller Some people swear by cold brew, others by drip, and still more by the Italian espresso. Espresso drinks range from cappuccinos to lattes, macchiatos to americanos. In … Continue Reading Espresso Yourself

Posted February 26, 2019 The River

Some People Have Real Problems

by Michael Akuchie

Posted February 24, 2019 The River

The Secrets of Writing

by Belanna Morales

Posted February 21, 2019 Poetry

The Song

By Carol Hamilton Rilke says breath is the poem. God sighed us into existence, a longing for company. The emptied chairs around the table cry out to be filled. Once again … Continue Reading The Song

Posted February 20, 2019 Creepin' It Real

Creepin’ It Real: The Church Grim

by Audrey Harper The church grim is a guardian spirit from English and Scandinavian folklore, who protects churchyards from thieves, vandals, witches, warlocks, and even the Devil himself. The grim … Continue Reading Creepin’ It Real: The Church Grim

Posted February 20, 2019 The Cafe Scene

Café Le Procope

By Ciera Miller 1686. The Seine River washes up on the banks, flicking every which way. Its spray just misses the passersby and wets the gravel at their feet. On the … Continue Reading Café Le Procope