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Who We Are

Dr. Scott Challener

I'm a practicing poet and the managing editor and faculty advisor for the Hampton Renaissance. I joined the department of English & Foreign Languages as an Assistant Professor in 2021. I teach courses on twentieth- and twenty-first century literature and critical theory. My poems and essays appear in The Nation, Poetry, Gulf Coast, Lana Turner Journal, Mississippi Review, OmniVerse, the Los Angeles Review of Books, The Rumpus, and elsewhere.

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Erin Townsend

I'm Erin, an English major with a concentration in creative writing from Atlanta, Georgia. My hobbies are painting, embroidery, and now editing literary magazines. I love publications that add a visual element to written pieces, and my work on the Renaissance makes sure the same is true for our literary magazine. 

Arielle Thomas

Hi all! My name is Arielle Thomas and I am an English major, on the pre-law track from NYC. In my spare time, I enjoy dancing, reading, practicing yoga, and exploring new hobbies. Currently, my professional goal is to pursue entertainment/real estate law and I also wish to study abroad. As a person who enjoys different ways to express that others express themselves, I am grateful for the Hampton Renaissance as a platform for artists of all trades to freely exhibit their literary works.

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Gabriel Crawford

Hey! My name is Gabe Crawford, and I am an English major with a concentration in film. I joined the Hampton Renaissance because I am an enthusiast for writing and absolutely love creative expression! I am an aspiring author and screenwriter who loves writing sci-fi, action, and fantasy stories. I am eager to share my captivating storytelling with this magazine, and excited to welcome all artists who seek a space to express their creative freedom!

Alex Dameus

Hello, I'm Alex

Editor, Artist, Poet, Musician

Biology Major, Pre-med track

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Anthony Akins

My name is Anthony Akins! I am a Chemical Engineering major from Cleveland, OH. I am an aspiring author for dark fantasy and sci-fi stories. I joined Hampton Renaissance in order to share my works with the world, one step at at a time.

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