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Currently accepting Fall 2025 submissions!

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    • About Us

    Founded in early 2025 at Kenyon College, Lacuna is a national literary publication dedicated to publishing innovative, boundary-pushing and conversation-defining creative and academic works by young writers. In an industry dominated by those with terminal degrees, Lacuna provides future professionals with a platform into the current literary conversation amongst their peers to create genuine dialogue and collaboration, as well as an opportunity to showcase their work to a national audience. Lacuna also offers pre-professional programs and workshops in partnership with literary faculty, organizations and local resources to support further growth and development, as well as providing hands-on publishing experience at all levels

  • Meet Our Team
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    Lottie Mathew

    Editor-in-Chief | Director of Programming

    Lottie Mathew '27 is a sophomore English major with a creative writing focus and a classics minor studying at Kenyon College, though she is originally from England. Following her experience as an Associate and Young Writers’ RA for The Kenyon Review, she now serves as the founding Editor-In-Chief and Director of Programming for Lacuna, a national publication housed at Kenyon College, dedicated to publishing the voices of future professionals across the nation. In addition to her involvement with the student-led English Board, Lottie is on the Editorial Team of Fashion-In-Trend Magazine and actively involved with the UK’s leading social mobility charity, The Sutton Trust.

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    Celia Torino

    Managing Editor

    Celia Torino '27 is an English and philosophy double major, invested in the interplay between aesthetics and ideas, and in publishing as a space for critical, creative inquiry. She also serves as Managing Editor for Fashion In Trend (F.I.T.) Magazine, where she helps shape editorial vision and guide content from concept to final layout. A former softball player turned backstage theater enthusiast, she found her rhythm in the behind-the-scenes work that brings creative projects to life. Her philosophical background has made her love editorial work — asking questions, challenging standards, helping someone build up their narrative, their voice! During the 2025-26 academic year, she'll be studying abroad, continuing to explore English and philosophy from an international perspective, but hopes to be reelected for her senior year. She approaches editing as a collaborative and careful practice — one that values clarity, voice, and the meaningful friction of what doesn’t quite fit.

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    Erik Kim

    Chief Copy Editor | Website Manager

    Erik Kim '27 is an English and mathematics double major with a multicultural background. He has a special interest in speculative fiction and literary journalism. In his free time, he likes to watch long-form video essays on YouTube.

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    Zoe Berman

    Director of Communications

    Zoe Berman is a sophomore at Kenyon College pursuing a double major in English and drama. Originally from Chicago, Zoe worked with theater companies such as Steppenwolf and Raven Theatre throughout high school. Outside of Lacuna Exec, she serves as the Treasurer, and will be the Artistic Director in the 2025-26 academic year, of Kenyon’s Stagefemmes, as well as volunteering as an editor for FIT Magazine.

    Staff 1 photo

    Celia Torino

    Managing Editor

    Celia Torino '27 is an English and philosophy double major, invested in the interplay between aesthetics and ideas, and in publishing as a space for critical, creative inquiry. She also serves as Managing Editor for F.I.T. Magazine, where she helps shape editorial vision and guide content from concept to final layout. A former softball player turned backstage theater enthusiast, she found her rhythm in the behind-the-scenes work that brings creative projects to life. Her philosophical background has made her love editorial work — asking questions, challenging standards, helping someone build up their narrative, their voice! During the 2025-26 academic year, she'll be abroad, continuing to explore English and philosophy from an international perspective, but hopes to be reelected for her senior year. She approaches editing as a collaborative and careful practice — one that values clarity, voice, and the meaningful friction of what doesn’t quite fit.

    Staff 1 photo

    Erik Kim

    Chief Copy Editor | Website Manager

    Erik Kim '27 is an English and mathematics double major with a multicultural background. He has a special interest in speculative fiction and literary journalism. In his free time, he likes to watch long-form video essays on YouTube.

    Staff 1 photo

    Zoe Berman

    Director of Communications

    Zoe Berman is a sophomore at Kenyon College, pursuing a double major in English and drama. Originally from Chicago, Zoe worked with theater companies such as Steppenwolf and Raven Theatre throughout high school. Outside of Lacuna Exec, she serves as the Treasurer, and will be the Artistic Director in the 2025-26 academic year, of Kenyon’s Stagefemmes, as well as volunteering as an editor for FIT Magazine.

    Staff 1 photo

    Lottie Mathew

    Editor-in-Chief | Director of Programming

    Lottie Mathew '27 is a sophomore English major with a creative writing focus and a classics minor studying at Kenyon College, though she is originally from England. Following her experience as an Associate and Young Writers’ RA for The Kenyon Review, she now serves as the founding Editor-In-Chief and Director of Programming for Lacuna, a national publication housed at Kenyon College, dedicated to publishing the voices of future professionals across the nation. In addition to her involvement with the student-led English Board, Lottie is on the Editorial Team of Fashion-In-Trend Magazine and actively involved with the UK’s leading social mobility charity, The Sutton Trust.

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