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We're Back!

2025 Redux Issue Coming May 12th

Submissions now open for our 6th volume

Writing Waves publishes creative work, research essays, art, and everything in-between by students at CSUMB! Submit your pieces to writingwaves@csumb.edu and write the wave with us!

Current Volume: Volume 6 (2025) Writing Waves Redux

Articles

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Table of Contents
Writing Waves

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Letter From the Editors

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Writing Waves Redux, Managing Editor Statement
Cody Roberts

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peonies for shame, salt for the shoulder
Lucie Nepacena

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Silence
Marissa Rodriguez

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The Wall Between Family
Salvador Contreras

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Authenticity and Values
Edward Nelson

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Catalyst
Breann Dolan

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Dynamics of Motivation
Malia Gavino

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dont forget the brain
Subi Velappan

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Turning the Tides on Teenage Suicide
Heather Quayle

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sea glass
Alex Mendez

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I'm a Leo but I'm too Soft for all of this
Aubrey Amila

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Man and Nature
Julia Guerra

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Veterinary Treks And The Cultural Of Kenya
Cody Sheets

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Urbanization and Technology
Avalon Baker

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The True Intelligence of AI
Blake Fedorenko

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Seeping Toxicity
Adrian Doroy

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Falling Out of Place
Elijah Garza

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Producing a Cinematic Mystery: The Female Serial Killer
Abigail Toribio

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The Morning After
Paityn Hoff

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Possibility
Sebastian Deprey

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Works Cited
Writing Waves

2025 Editorial Staff

Production Managers

Sean Tubo - HCOM (Journalism & Media Studies)
Raith Rougeot - HCOM (creative Writing & Social Action)

Associate Editors

Ellie Millette - HCOM (Creative Writing & Social Action)
Layna Hughes - HCOM (Journalism & Media Studies)
Ashlynn Tumbaga - HCOM (Creative Writing & Social Action) & MATH
Paige Parker - HCOM (Creative Writing & Social Action)
Jennifer Zavala HCOM (English Subject Matter Prep)
Kaelin Navarro - HCOM (Journalism and Media Studies)
Chris Stewart - HCOM
Gianna Grammatico- HCOM (English Studies)

Social Media & Advocacy

Jocelyn Corona - HCOM (Journalism)
Yuliana Camacho - HCOM (Journalism & Media Studies)
Mikayla Yamatake - HCOM (Com Studies)
Malia Aleyna Chan - HCOM (English studies)
Natalie Mancinelli -HCOM
Nayeon Kim - HCOM (English Studies)
Victoria Gonzales-Nuñez - HCOM (creative writing and social action)
Josephine Luton - HCOM (English Studies) & BUS minor

Policy Commissioners

Kyndahl Russell -HCOM (English studies)
Sean Carreno - HCOM (Pre-Law)
Alison Erisman - HCOM (Communication Studies)
Eden Magaña – HCOM (Journalism and Media Studies)
Naylea Jarquin- Psychology (Minor HCOM)

Managing Editor

Cody J. Roberts [M.A] (CAHSS, CSUMB)

2025 Redux Volume.

After a short hiatus, Writing Waves triumphantly returns with a new flair, new editorial staff, and a cutting body of work for our 6th issue.

The number 6 is often associated with love, care, and responsibility– This volume delivers just that! Within you’ll find pieces not only traversing love and care, but be provided a view into responsibility and authenticity as seen through the many lenses around CSUMB’s campus.

Please enjoy this 2025 Redux issue!