Have you ever wondered about the history of our publication? Well, you're in luck! In this episode, we look to the past and then have a conversation with Jim Cihlar, the heart of The Tower. We hope you enjoy! Find us on social media @thetowerum

The Tower - An Introduction to Patchwork

Nov 28th, 2022 11m 5s

Bee hosts fellow Tower staff Sarah Horner, Maci Bellefeuille, and Katie Anderson for a conversation about The Tower's 2022-23 theme 'Patchwork.' In this episode, there is an exploration of what inspires patchwork, the connotation it holds, the

Let's Talk About Sex

Jun 4th, 2021 14m 2s

Trinity Fritz Lawrence gives us an inside look into the development of her recently published poem, "SBF, or Why I Am No Longer Discussing Sex with Straight People." She talks with The Tower's very own, Andie Krutsch, about how she uses humor t

Before "After the Onion Skins Have Dried"

Jun 1st, 2021 10m 43s

Miki Schumacher reads their recently published poem "After the Onion Skins Have Dried" and gives us an inside look into its development.

Quynh's Garden

May 17th, 2021 12m 36s

Quynh Van reads an original work of fiction, provides insight into their experiences as a child of an immigrant, and discusses the exploration into different forms of the written word.

Who is "Jason with a hangover"?

May 5th, 2021 12m 28s

Catch our first interview with 2021 Tower artist, Barbara Shaterian. Listen for an inside look into their passion for photography and what that passion has looked like throughout their lifetime.

Pop or Poetry?

Mar 10th, 2021 27m 27s

Geoff Ayers, author of Lo-Fi/ Hip-Hop Office from The Tower's 2020 issue, discusses the art of writing poetry and the connection between music & literature through the ages.

A Reading of "Vandals"

Jan 11th, 2021 14m 21s

Emily Heilman gives us a behind the scenes look into her published short story "Vandals," her unique creative process, and what the future may hold for her writing.

Immortal Sculptures

Dec 16th, 2020 9m 38s

Catch our interview with Beth Thelke where she discusses digitally immortalizing her sculptures for her BFA exhibition in the Katherine E. Nash Gallery, creating a home garage studio, and what the future holds for her artistic expression during

Oil Painting in a Pandemic

Dec 5th, 2020 16m 7s

Listen to our interview with Gabriela Sierra Bedon where she discusses her 2020 submission “Clouds,” her current portrait series, and mindfulness. Check out more of her work @munaycreations on Instagram!

The Tower: Fiction

Apr 28th, 2020 51m 50s

"As Fiction Editors, we’re fascinated by the unusual, the subversive, and the revelatory. In hopes of pushing new dialogues, we’re interested in the stories that make us question ourselves and the unspoken rules around us." - Annie Zheng, Chief

The Tower: Nonfiction

Apr 23rd, 2020 41m 30s

"As the Nonfiction Editors of The Tower, we’re excited to share students’ personal narratives, reflections, and experiences. For the 2020 edition, we have focused on pieces that delve into concepts that are typically left unexplored. We love to

The Tower: Poetry

Apr 23rd, 2020 52m 46s

"As Poetry Editors, we’re fascinated by works that are intricate, raw, and innovative. In hopes of exploring the new and the familiar, we’re interested in the works that make us feel a combination of resonance and inspiration. If a poem makes u

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