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!
Meredith Shepherd (she/her)
Class of 2024
Meredith is a self-proclaimed nerd, a caffeine enthusiast, a great reader, and an ok(ish) writer, and is a current student at Hanover College studying English and minoring in creative writing. She has a few published poems and short works (Molecule Lit Magazine Vol. 6) and is currently working on writing a book!
Lexi Traylor (she/her)
Class of 2025
Lexi is a junior 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. She also serves on the Editorial Board f
Lexi Traylor (she/her)
Class of 2025
Lexi is a junior 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. She also serves on the Editorial Board for the Hanover Historical Review. At nearly any given moment, you can find Lexi studying and snuggling with her beloved cat, Penny.
Lydia Goebel (she/her)
Class of 2024
Lydia is very excited to be a poetry editor for Kennings! Lydia is an English major on the Creative Writing track. She is an INFJ! In her free time, you will often see Lydia coloring, watching movies, or star gazing. She has a poem published in Wordmongers (2019) and two in Kennings 2023 edition.
Isabella Marino-Heisey (she/her)
Class of 2024
Isabella is a Biology major who is also passionate about creative writing and art. When Isabella is not in a lab or outside exploring the fascinating world that exists beneath rocks and logs, she can be found reading stories or working on some of her own (mostly things involving dragons). Isab
Isabella Marino-Heisey (she/her)
Class of 2024
Isabella is a Biology major who is also passionate about creative writing and art. When Isabella is not in a lab or outside exploring the fascinating world that exists beneath rocks and logs, she can be found reading stories or working on some of her own (mostly things involving dragons). Isabella is always excited to explore new worlds, whether those worlds can be found under a microscope, in the woods, or written on paper.
Brayden Johnson (he/him)
Class of 2027
Brayden is a 22-year-old freshman 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 aut
Brayden Johnson (he/him)
Class of 2027
Brayden is a 22-year-old freshman 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.
Allison Jones (she/her)
Class of 2025
Allison is currently a junior 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.
Cheyenne Jordan (she/her)
Class of 2027
Cheyenne is a freshman 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 freshman 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.
Sydney Seigle (she/her)
Class of 2026
Sydney is currently a sophomore at Hanover College, majoring in Communication with a minor in Design. She’s a proud plant mom forever living on caffeine with a bad habit of reading rather than doing homework. Outside of academics, you can find Sydney either submerged in a garden center or holed up in a
Sydney Seigle (she/her)
Class of 2026
Sydney is currently a sophomore at Hanover College, majoring in Communication with a minor in Design. She’s a proud plant mom forever living on caffeine with a bad habit of reading rather than doing homework. Outside of 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.
Rilee Longberger (she/her)
Class of 2026
Rilee is a sophomore 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 explor
Rilee Longberger (she/her)
Class of 2026
Rilee is a sophomore 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.
Brianna Partridge (she/they)
Class of 2026
Brianna is a Classics and English double-major with a gender studies minor. She is heavily dependent on caffeine along with reading a good book every once in a while to keep themself sane. They can be found constantly reading or writing because of their majors. She likes to balance hanging out with
Brianna Partridge (she/they)
Class of 2026
Brianna is a Classics and English double-major with a gender studies minor. She is heavily dependent on caffeine along with reading a good book every once in a while to keep themself sane. They can be found constantly reading or writing because of their majors. She likes to balance hanging out with her friends and spending time alone so their social battery can recharge.
Rose of Sharon "Sharon" Camacena (she/her)
Class of 2027
Sharon is a freshman with too many majors in mind. Sharon is a goofy optimistic individual who keeps a poetry book instead of a diary and enjoys baking just because. Unpredictability defines her because she likes to keep things spicy!
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.
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