About Our Organization

The Mosaic is the only student-run literary and arts magazine of Marist University. The Mosaic was first founded in 1962 under professor Dr. George Somers and the Literary Guild. In the Spring of 2021, the Mosaic was revived by former Editor-in-Chief Amanda Roberts '22 with the help of Co-Advisors Bob Lynch and Dr. Moira Fitzgibbons. Today, two editions of Mosaic are published per academic year—each Fall and Spring semester—both in print and digitally. Mosaic offers a collection of creative work for all Marist community members to enjoy. It provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to publish their writing, visual art, and other creative work. Mosaic also offers leadership opportunities, with various board positions open at the beginning of each semester. Our goal is to amplify student voices and foster an environment for human expression and creativity.

Executive Board Positions

Editor-in-Chief: Abby Castonguay

• The Editor-in-Chief oversees every aspect of Mosaic, including cover design, interior layout, and social media. They work closely with the rest of the editorial board and regularly communicate with students who submit work to the magazine. The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for coding submissions, as well as proofreading and copy editing drafts of the magazine.

Assistant Editor-in-Chief: Ryann Anderson

•  The Assistant Editor-in-Chief supports the Editor-in-Chief in their duties, including copy editing and proofreading.

Associate Editor: Charlotte Del Vecchio

• The Associate Editor is a position for senior editors with previous Mosaic board experience. The role is designated each semester as needed. It includes assisting with proofreading and acting as a mentor to the other editors and board members.

Art Editor: Kaitlin James 

• The Art Editor evaluates student submissions of visual art for Mosaic and determines the 3 prizewinners in the Art Category.

Fiction Editor: Cira Shaw

• The Fiction Editor evaluates student submissions of fiction writing for Mosaic and determines the 3 prizewinners in the Fiction Category.

Nonfiction Editor: Grace Naccarato

• The Nonfiction Editor evaluates student submissions of nonfiction writing for Mosaic and determines the 3 prizewinners in the Nonfiction Category.

Photography Editor: Marky Kirk

• The Photography Editor evaluates student submissions of photography for Mosaic and determines the 3 prizewinners in the Photography Category.

Cover Design Editors: Marisa Brown and Anita Cazorla

• The Cover Design Editors are responsible for selecting a piece of student artwork and using the piece to design the cover for the Mosaic each semester.

Design Editors: Christina Brown and Angelina Ruiz 

• The Design Editors oversee the formatting of accepted student work into a clear and engaging presentation. They are responsible for the entire interior layout of the magazine.

Social Media Committee: Margaret Batta, William Haydon, Karina Syrota, Alexa Gallery

• The social media committee runs the Mosaic Instagram account. Each semester, they create posts and flyers to spread awareness and generate engagement.

Event Planning Committee: A. Buscemi and Lillian Jandresevits

• The Event Planning Committee plans and coordinates the official launch party for Mosaic at the end of each semester. They are also responsible for coordinating other Mosaic events throughout the semester as needed.

Meeting Times

The Mosaic does not hold traditional meetings. Instead, the submission period for the magazine opensat the beginning of each semester for about three weeks. During this time, all Marist students are encouraged to submit work across the categories of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, art, and photography. However, the Mosaic Editorial Board meets periodically throughout the semester to discuss the publication.

Earn Priority Points through Clubs and Activities

To earn one (1) point: Members must attend a minimum of 50% of club/organization meetings for the semester and 50% of club/organization activities.

To earn two (2) points: Members must attend a minimum of 50% of club/organization meetings for the semester and 75% of club/organization activities PLUS the community service event.

To earn three (3) points (executive board only): Officers must attend 50% of club meetings for the semester and 100% of club activities including community service. If executive board members do not complete all of the requirements to earn three points, they will be eligible to receive up to two points based on the above criteria.

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