Getting into the swing of a new school year can be tough. With summer just ending, no one is going to want to start studying and doing assignments. Figuring ...

We hope you had a summer filled with great ideas and productivity! The Lighter staff can't wait to see all your fresh work this coming year. The opportunity ...

The Lighter Selection Committee is off to a great start for Fall 2018! As we got to know each other, everyone offered some type of art recommendation-- we've...

She’s here. I repeat: SHE’S HERE! The fruit of our labor, the apple of our eye, the result of our blood, sweat, and tears... Spring 2018 is here! And she isn...

This past week I had the pleasure of asking fellow Selection Committee member Lindsay Flinker questions about the “Tunnel of Oppression”. As well as being a ...

The Lighter is made possible by not one, but over a handful of people. Each individual adds something to The Lighter whether they are a part of the selection...

The Spring 2008 Cover, Vol. 53, Iss. 2 Welcome to The Lighter’s blog! We're so excited to share this new site and hope everyone finds it as aesthetically pl...