The Yahara Journal recently announced the winners of its annual Spring Semester Writing, Artwork and Photography Contests. The announcement was made the group’s Art Show Reception and Book Release Celebration held on May 2 in the Truax Gallery. 

Contest winners by category were: 

Short Story 

1. Mack Biester, “The Department of Motor Vehicles.” 
2. Julia DeMonte, “My Mother’s Marigolds.” 

Poetry 

1. Cowen Erwin, “Terrarium.” 
2. Celeste House, “Portrait Painted Over.” 
3. Otb, “Solitare.” 

Artwork 

1. George Bouriakov, “A Dance of Shadows and Light.” 
2. Elizabeth J. Thomas, “Boat to Lisbon.” 
3. Franco De Los Santos, “Night Flowers.” 

Photography 

1. Sandybel Cosme-Aguayo, “Head in the Clouds.” 
2. Jenna Aleksandrovna, “The Dog’s Courtyard.” 
3. Rebecca Vogt, “True Love.” 

The Yahara Journal is Madison College’s student-produced fine arts and literary journal. Copies of the 2025 edition are now available free from the Student Life Office.