Literary Magazine
Meet our Staff!
Et Cetera wouldn't exist without them! Get to know them below!
Editor in Chief
Jon Stringfellow
Jon Stringfellow, a native of Columbus, Georgia, is a second-year English Graduate Student at Marshall University. He's published poetry in the Literary Journals the Arden, the Abstract Elephant, Et Cetera. He aspires to earn a PhD in English and teach Literature at the collegiate level while writing poetry, short stories, essays, and novels. His favorite genres are Magical Realism, Southern Gothic, and Poetry, from the Restoration period until Confessionalism.
Contact: stringfello1@marshall.edu
Managing Editor
Tainer Dutton
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Non-Fiction Editor
Abigail Grim
Abby Grim is majoring in Creative Writing and minoring in Psychology and Women's & Gender Studies. Her favorite genre to both read and write is fiction and she is looking forward to working on Et Cetera as staff this year!
Contact: grima@marshall.edu
Non-Fiction Editor
Jennifer Lewis
Jennifer is a second-year English graduate student with a BA in Theatre from Marshall. Her focus is on creative nonfiction, and she has had two works published in Et Cetera in the past ("I Am a Hummingbird," 2024 and "Temporary Colors," 2023). Besides writing, she loves painting, cosplaying, and playing video games. Currently, she teaches English composition and works for Mountain State Press through her GA-ship. She is excited to work on the upcoming publication of Et Cetera since she wants to be an editor after she graduates.
Contact: lewis658@marshall.edu
Social Media / Layout Editor
Trinity Rollins
Trinity Rollins is a junior at Marshall University. She is pursuing a BA degree with a major in Video Production and a minor in Studio Art. Rollins considers herself a jack of all trades, enjoying mediums such as creative writing, video, photography, and more. She has had multiple works of photography featured in Et Cetera (“Kaleidoscope Mind,” 2022, “The Cyclist” and “Velvet,” 2023), as well as a hybrid work (“Empty, Except for…” 2022).
Contact: rollins75@marshall.edu
Fiction Editor
Ethan Matovich
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Fiction Editor
Josh Arthur
Josh Arthur is a senior at Marshall University. He is pursuing a BA degree in Secondary English Education, with a minor in both Philosophy and Creative Writing. When he is not teaching the art of reading and writing, he is working to expand his own knowledge on the subjects. He is looking forward to working with the Et Cetera staff!
Contact: arthur176@marshall.edu
Fiction Editor
Jena Cordle
Jena Cordle is a graduate student pursuing a master's degree in English, wherein she also teaches English composition. Her creative non-fiction piece, "The Paranoid Parable," was recently featured in Et Cetera, and she is currently working on a fiction novel. She enjoys painting and traveling, drawing inspiration from both to enrich her storytelling. As she is passionate about both her craft and her students, Jena is dedicated to fostering creativity in the classroom while continuing to refine her own writing.
Contact: cordle27@marshall.edu
Poetry Editor
Amy Welch
Amy is a second-year English Graduate student with a specification in Literary/Archival Studies. Her portfolio capstone is on the publication of travel literature, so it helps that she is a fan of travel and the outdoors! Amy will have taught first-year composition and literature during her graduate career, while also holding the Social Media & Outreach Internship and Blake Scholarship, where she conducts research in Special Collections. Having had a poetry piece published in Et Cetera before ("Her Lamentation," 2022, winner of the Chase Adkins Memorial Scholarship 2022), she is excited to now be a part of the poetry editing team.
Contact: welch86@marshall.edu
Poetry Editor
Maggie Gibbs
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