iris (n.)
a flat, colored, ring-shaped membrane behind the cornea of the eye, with an adjustable circular opening (pupil) in the center.
a plant with sword-shaped leaves and showy flowers, typically purple, yellow, or white.
the goddess of the rainbow and the messenger of the Olympian gods.
a literature and arts magazine publishing student work at James Madison University.
At Iris Literature and Arts Magazine, we celebrate creative endeavors of all kinds. We strive to publish the best student work on campus.
We publish poetry, visual art, and prose (which includes fiction and creative nonfiction). We produce two print issues a year: a fall issue in December and a spring issue in May.
Fall 2025Staff List
Faculty Advisor: Erica Cavanagh
Editor-in-Chief: Lucy “Luce” Sampson
Managing Editor: Michaela Powell
Assistant Editors: Josh Black and Jacob Dinman
Lead Designer: Matthew Antolick
Design Team: Lucy Sherrier, Lily Perkinson, Sirena Alvarez, Ethan Mercer, Josie Satterfield, Annabella Myers, Francesca Mehegan, Alejandro Lopez, Nhung Huynh, Elizabeth “Libby” Pumphrey
Prose Evaluators: Alexis Crosen, Alin Freitag, Doria Guadagnoli, Emily Hamrick, Fabio Rocabado, Sienna Lardizabal, Tirayan Bartlett, Wren Griner
Poetry Evaluators: Addison Kalina, Ava Grace Son, Copper Muething, Mila Leeson
Visual Art Evaluators: Balin Hunt, Tess Kelley
Interested in joining the Iris team?
Visit the “Join” page to learn more or contact us at jmu.irismagazine@gmail.com with any questions.
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