Loyola's Social Justice Week invited poet Shivani Gupta to instruct using the power of the pen to combat injustice.

Hope is text messages with your kid, when they’re telling you real things line by line. Hope is the click of a seatbelt when you pull into the frenzy of the world. Hope is the three solid blue lights ...

The poems are simple and direct, offering a glimpse into the emotions and thoughts faced by someone dealing with illness. Smith’s writing captures moments of struggle, hope, and strength in ...