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Sucarnochee Review Staff

Dr. Eleanor Boudreau is an Assistant Professor of English at the University of West Alabama and the Faculty Advisor for the Sucarnochee Review. Her first book, Earnest, Earnest? (University of Pittsburgh Press, 2020), won the 2019 Agnes Lynch Starrett Poetry Prize. She earned her PhD from Florida State University, her MFA from the University of Houston, and she has holds a M.S. in Broadcast Journalism from Columbia.

Savannah Sanford is a junior at the University of West Alabama, pursuing a degree in Integrated Marketing Communications. With a strong passion for writing, she is returning to The Sucarnochee Review's editorial team for her second year. Originally from Phenix City, Alabama, Savannah now calls Livingston her temporary home. In addition to her editorial work, she contributes to the University of West Alabama Housing staff and is an active member of Phi Eta Sigma, Inc. Outside of her academic and extracurricular commitments, Savannah enjoys spending time with friends and sharing stories about her cat, Freddie.

Angel Ash is a sophomore attending the University of West Alabama, majoring in Business Administration. She first started writing poems in high school for the teachers around her school, and that is when her love for poetry began. In addition, she has attended almost every Poetry and Pizza hosted by the Sucarnachee Review during her freshman year of college. Outside of school, she enjoys bicycling, watching films, and developing her photography/filmmaking skills.

Jazmin Moore is a senior at the University of West Alabama from Tuscaloosa, AL. She is majoring in English with a minor in creative writing. She chose to attend UWA to be close to home, but also because she is familiar with the area. When Jazmin was younger, she use to create scripts for short films with her siblings as a fun hobby. As she entered high school, she began writing poems but really discovered her love for writing here at UWA. Outside of school Jazmin enjoys traveling, shopping, and spending time with family. After graduating, she plans to teach elementary level English.

Briana Hanks is a senior, double majoring in Psychology and English. A native of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, she decided to attend the University of West Alabama for its smaller size and tranquility. With a passion for poetry, she plans to pursue a master’s degree in Creative Writing following undergrad. Poetry started as just a hobby, but after attending poetry nights hosted by the Review and receiving positive feedback, she decided to take writing seriously. Her poem, “butterfly,” is published in one edition of the magazine. She is a proud daughter, little sister, and rabbit owner. Apart from being a new editor for the Sucarnochee Review, Briana is a member of Phi Eta Sigma, Alpha Chi, Psi Chi, Sigma Tau Delta, and Phi Kappa Phi. She also serves as a tutor on-campus.

Meet The Team!

Established in 1974 and named for the Sucarnochee River that runs near the University of West Alabama, The Sucarnochee Review is published annually by the University's Department of English and History. We are student-led and student-edited and we believe strongly in the value of amplifying student voices. As a result, we proudly make space in each of our issues for new and upcoming undergraduate writers.

That being said, we are open to writers of all ages and at all stages in their career. We read poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, and we look forward to reading your work!