R2 Submission Deadline Dec 1

R2 is accepting submissions from now until Dec. 1, 2008 for our Spring 2009 issue. Any current undergraduates are welcome to submit original poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. First place in any category receives a prize of $500 and second place $250. There is no word limit on submissions. Please put your name and personal information on the cover page only. You can also use the R2 submission form (available in the English Department Office) as cover page.

Either submit online via r2mag@rice.edu, or drop off a hard copy in the English dept office (2nd Floor Herring Hall) beginning Monday, Nov. 10.

Open Mic Night Oct 30 and Cover Art Contest

1. You are invited to R2's Open Mic Night! Bring poetry, short stories, creative non-fictions, ghost tales, or anything creative you have written to share with us. The location will be at the Lovett Undergrounds and refreshments (beer and etc.) will be provided.

If you're hesitant or embarrassed about speaking in public, just think, by next day everyone will be so excited about Halloween no one will remember your awkwardness. There will also be prizes for the best readings and fun activities. And for those of you in a creative writing class, I hear extra credits may be rewarded...

2. The R2 Cover Art Contest is once again here.

In honor of R2 going green for the upcoming issue we encourage artists to keep this in mind in their submissions. The contest is open to photos, paintings, or any type of artistic mediums. Submissions should preferably be in square shape while image size should be in 600-800 jpeg high resolution format.

The deadline is November 10. To submit, please email image to r2mag@rice.edu

Welcome back!

Welcome, class of 2012, and welcome back everyone else! We can't wait for an exciting year of reading and writing. Stay tuned for updates on events, deadlines, and opportunities to get involved!

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Spring 2008 saw the publication of R2's 4th Edition! Grab a copy today from the English Dept at Rice, 2nd floor Herring Hall, or email r2mag@rice.edu if you'd like to arrange to have a copy mailed to you!

THE ROOM IS BRIGHTER NOW THAT YOU'RE IN IT

The 2008-2008 Editorial Board

Editor-in-Chief: Megan Scarborough

Managing Editor: Jennifer Luo

Creative Nonfiction Editor: Rachel Carlson
Associate Nonfiction Editors: Klara Wojtkowska, Alex Smith, Sarah Bronson, Hajera Blagg

Fiction Editor: Alexander Crompton
Associate Fiction Editors: Brittany Henry, Jo Hsu, Charles Horres, Elizabeth Jane Labyer, Leo Carter (flexible)

Poetry Editor: Alex Altman
Associate Poetry Editors: Vanessa Johnson, Austin Ellis, Liz Mallett, Claire Newman, Stephanie McLeod, Alyssa Ibarra

Art Editor: Tara Hobbs

Layout Editor: Alice Townes
Associate Layout Editor: Lissa Glasgo

Social Chair: Whitney Morgan
Publicity Manager: Brenda Rangel and David Rosales

Editors-at-Large: Gillian Smith, Courtney Ng, Heather Beaber, Jenny Lim, Jane S.Lee, Caitlin Foran, Will Randall, Benjamin Yu

BE GOOD TO YOURSELF: GIVE YOURSELF AN R2

R2 is here. Admire the prose and poetry of your talented fellow undergraduates by reading the magazine.

Pick one up at the English Department Office, Second Floor Herring Hall, or at your college. We are also trying to constantly replenish a small stock at the Rice Coffeehouse.

Thanks for your readership! If you have any questions about the magazine (e.g. how to get involved), shoot an e-mail to r2mag@rice.edu.

Best,
R2 Staff

R2 is here. LAUNCH PARTY! friday, march 28th

530-700PM
Herring Courtyard

Winners will read selections from their pieces.

Free Booze, Free Food, Free Mags

Bring your friends.

Staff Applications Due FRIDAY (March 21st)

R2 SEEKS THE BRIGHT AND EAGER

R2: The Rice Review, our undergraduate literary magazine, is currently accepting
applications for its 2008-2009 editorial board. Applications are due THIS
FRIDAY (21st). Staff turnover occurs every year. The following positions are
available:

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
MANAGING EDITOR
COVER ART EDITOR
CREATIVE NONFICTION
EDITOR
FICTION EDITOR
LAYOUT EDITOR
POETRY EDITOR
PUBLICITY MANAGER
SOCIALS CHAIR
WEBSITE MANAGER
ASSOCIATE LAYOUT EDITOR
ASSOCIATE SECTION EDITORS
EDITORS-AT-LARGE

Applications are available for download online under “news and events” at
http://r2mag.rice.edu. They are due in hard copy by friday, march 21.
Turnover day is april 12. For questions please e-mail annwang@rice.edu.

Working on the magazine has been a very rewarding and educational experience for
students of all years and fields for the last four years. People new to the
magazine or even new to creative writing are encouraged to apply.

Best,
r2 staff

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