Slates’ mission is to support and address the authentic human experience via candid depictions of life – be that in short fiction, poetry, original music, narrative nonfiction, literary journalism, photography, art, etc. The purpose is to identify reality visually that allows the reader to better understand other perspectives and challenge their ideology, making space for discussion and relationships.
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Kassie Holmbeck
Co-EditorKassie Holmbeck is a Graduating Senior in Cinema and Media Arts. From Southern Oregon, she is an author and a poet with work published in Slates and is currently writing a novel. She loves to express her creativity and lived experience in every form of writing.
Matt Buster II
Matthew is a senior Literary Studies and Education double major at Anderson University. He is working toward becoming an English teacher in secondary education.
I've always loved drawing since I was a kid, and recently I've added music and writing into the mix as another way to express my creativity!
Co-EditorSpring 2026 Issue
To conclude National Poetry Month, please help us celebrate our Spring 2026 Issue and our amazing contributors!