Kennings was founded at Hanover College in 1941 as Hill Thoughts. Today, our mission is to seek out intriguing, heartwarming, and engaging work. We serve the literary and art community of Kentuckiana and the wider world. Kennings publishes a print edition annually, online honorable mentions, contest winners, podcasts, videos, and more. Soon, a read-aloud and discussion podcast to honor our roots – Kennings: Hill Thoughts – will be available.
We accept emotive works of fiction that bring tears to the eye, rage and sorrow-infused poetry that pushes our souls, and artwork that leaves us breathless. We gladly advocate for work that inspires us to be better human beings and artists. Kennings will not accept submissions that reinforce harmful ideologies such as racism, sexism, and homophobia. We use a blind submission process. So, submit boldly and fear not our judgment; intrigue, inspire, and engage us!
Editorial Board: The folks that Help Kennings Happen
Editor in Chief
Visual Arts Editor/Web Editor
Editor in Chief
Lexi Traylor (she/her)
Class of 2025
Lexi is a senior at Hanover College, double majoring in English and Communication. She is a lifelong reader and loves to dabble in creative writing. Lexi hopes to work in the editorial and publishing field, hence feeling perfectly at home at the Kennings Journal. At nearly any given moment, you can find
Lexi Traylor (she/her)
Class of 2025
Lexi is a senior at Hanover College, double majoring in English and Communication. She is a lifelong reader and loves to dabble in creative writing. Lexi hopes to work in the editorial and publishing field, hence feeling perfectly at home at the Kennings Journal. At nearly any given moment, you can find Lexi studying, sipping on coffee, and snuggling with her beloved cat, Penny.
Copy Editor
Visual Arts Editor/Web Editor
Editor in Chief
Allison Jones (she/her)
Class of 2025
Allison is currently a senior at Hanover College studying Creative Writing with a minor in Latin. She is designing her own major in Creative Writing with a focus in Gender and Sexuality. She is a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority and often has a book in her hand.
Visual Arts Editor/Web Editor
Visual Arts Editor/Web Editor
Visual Arts Editor/Web Editor
Sydney Seigle (she/her)
Class of 2026
Sydney is a junior at Hanover College, majoring in Communication and double-minoring in English and Design. She’s a proud plant mom forever living on caffeine with a bad habit of reading rather than doing homework. Outside academics, you can find Sydney either submerged in a garden center or holed up in
Sydney Seigle (she/her)
Class of 2026
Sydney is a junior at Hanover College, majoring in Communication and double-minoring in English and Design. She’s a proud plant mom forever living on caffeine with a bad habit of reading rather than doing homework. Outside academics, you can find Sydney either submerged in a garden center or holed up in a coffee shop drinking an iced latte, regardless of the season.
General Editor
Fiction Editor/Copy Editor
Visual Arts Editor/Web Editor
Rilee Longberger (she/her)
Class of 2026
Rilee is a junior at Hanover College who plans to major in both English and Environmental Science. When not reading, writing, or attempting to understand her geology homework, she can often be found playing video games in the Alpha Delta Pi Sorority house. She loves to travel, and hopes to explore t
Rilee Longberger (she/her)
Class of 2026
Rilee is a junior at Hanover College who plans to major in both English and Environmental Science. When not reading, writing, or attempting to understand her geology homework, she can often be found playing video games in the Alpha Delta Pi Sorority house. She loves to travel, and hopes to explore the world as much as she can. A lover of the weird and wonderful.
Fiction Editor/Copy Editor
Fiction Editor/Copy Editor
Fiction Editor/Copy Editor
Brayden Johnson (he/him)
Class of 2027
Brayden is a 22-year-old sophomore at Hanover College. He grew up in Ethiopia from age 4 until he was 18 years old. He has lived in Hanover since the Spring of 2020, where he currently lives with his family. Brayden enjoys reading and writing, as well as many different genres of music. His favourite au
Brayden Johnson (he/him)
Class of 2027
Brayden is a 22-year-old sophomore at Hanover College. He grew up in Ethiopia from age 4 until he was 18 years old. He has lived in Hanover since the Spring of 2020, where he currently lives with his family. Brayden enjoys reading and writing, as well as many different genres of music. His favourite author is Brandon Sanderson. He enjoys debate and is always looking for the next challenge.
Secretary/General Editor
Fiction Editor/Copy Editor
Fiction Editor/Copy Editor
Lillian Kirkpatrick (she/her)
Class of 2028
Lillian is a Freshman at Hanover College, who plans to major in Political Science. She enjoys reading, playing tennis, and watching movies. As an aspiring attorney, Lillian navigates life with both compassion and logic. When Lillian is not at the library, you can find her settled in with popcorn and a new movie.
General Editor
Visual Arts Editor/Fiction Editor
General Editor
Marieke Young (she/her)
Class of 2027
Marieke is a second year at Hanover College pursuing a degree in Biology. In her free time, Marieke enjoys painting, reading, and attempting to write. Marieke is inspired by nature, the pursuit of science, and past artists whenever she writes or draws.
Copy Editor
Visual Arts Editor/Fiction Editor
General Editor
Cheyenne Jordan (she/her)
Class of 2027
Cheyenne is a sophomore at Hanover college, working on her major in political science, with minors in sociology and art history. Jack of all trades is a phrase that describes Cheyenne quite well; she loves writing, art, rap music, pageantry, and can be found teaching her two cats how to play fetch. As
Cheyenne Jordan (she/her)
Class of 2027
Cheyenne is a sophomore at Hanover college, working on her major in political science, with minors in sociology and art history. Jack of all trades is a phrase that describes Cheyenne quite well; she loves writing, art, rap music, pageantry, and can be found teaching her two cats how to play fetch. As can be expected from all this, Cheyenne is addicted to energy drinks.
Visual Arts Editor/Fiction Editor
Visual Arts Editor/Fiction Editor
Visual Arts Editor/Fiction Editor
Makenna Sauer (she/her)
Class of 2025
Makenna is a psychology major with a huge passion for digital art and creativity. She's always very passionate about what she loves and strives to make people smile! Obsessed with sweet energy drinks and fictional characters.