Current Staff

Jes Stewart-Wagner

Editor-in-Chief

Jes Wagner is on their first semester back, after a year break of travels and adventure! This will be their third year as a part of the Tenth Muse Crew and second year as the Editor in Chief. With experience in multiple media studies and experimentally creative design, they bring excitement and passion to this year’s edition.

Jan Wadsack

Head of Design

Jan Wadsack, a Graphic Design major out of Germany, returns as the back-to-back Creative Production Director for the Tenth Muse Literary Magazine. As part of the Men’s Soccer program at Clarke University, his technical abilities exceed the turf and make him a master of the digital design programs. Combined with an unceasingly inspired mind, Jan will contribute to an indelible experience to whoever gets their hands on Volume XIV.

lauren spangler

Marketing Manager

Lauren Spangler is graduating this spring semester with a Psychology major and a minor in English. She is passionate about writing and has submitted an academic essay and personal poetry for the first time to the Volume XIV magazine! Lauren is enthusiastic about learning new things, hiking, folk and acoustic music, the natural world, and of course, JEWELRY! This is her first year on the Tenth Muse crew and she brings spunk and personality to the table.

Jenna Gibson

Design Crew

Hi! My name is Jenna Gibson and I am a senior at Clarke University, with a major in Graphic Design and a minor in Studio Art. This is my first time with the Tenth Muse, and I am excited to be here! My hobbies include drawing, painting, illustrating, video games, and destroying gravy master bottles. I also enjoy traveling and hope to see more of the world after I graduate from Clarke! 

Addison Roberts

Marketing Crew

This is Addison Roberts’ second semester here at Clarke, after graduating with her Associates of Arts last May. She is a Graphic Design major, while also pursuing a minor in Business. She has developed a hobby since starting at Clarke, printmaking! With her background in the Tenth Muse class, and creative mindset, she will be a great contribution to this year’s edition!

Emma Grant

Marketing Designer

Emma Grant, a junior track and field athlete and graphic designer, joins the Tenth Muse team this year. When not pole vaulting or running, she enjoys creating physical and digital creations, including digital collages with museum art to put a new spin on things. After seeing all the beautiful submissions, Emma’s excited to help create and publish Vol. XIV!