Pulse 2024–2025
Co-edited by Claudia Cooper and Keely Viator
Pulse is the annual student literary magazine of ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University, in publication for over 60 years. It’s staffed by LU students and publishes their work exclusively: poetry, prose, scholarly works, translations, and original artwork. Pulse is supported by the Mallard Fund, alum Dave Oliphant, the Department of English and Modern Languages, and ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University Literary Press.
This year’s issue contains special contributions by ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University literary alum, Ann Manes.
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About the Co-Editors
Claudia Cooper is an English major with a minor in creative writing. This is Claudia’s third year as Pulse prose editor, first year as co-editor-in-chief, and second time contributing to Pulse. She enjoys all things creative, whether singing, writing, dancing, or making visual art. Please don’t make her do math and logic.
Keely Viator is a graduate English major (completed an M.A. in English, May 2025) with a particular interest in both creative prose and poetry. She loves discussing character creation and development for use in written works, as it lets her explore new perspectives. After graduating, she hopes to continue building on her style and desire for creative expression.