Evan Bates is a recent graduate from Appalachian State University, with a B.S. in Commercial Photography, currently based in NYC. During his time he served as photo editor for The Appalachian Newspaper, and Visual Editor for The Peel Literary Arts Magazine. Evan has lived in Russia, Turkey, and the United States, and has a strong passion for the photographic arts and the open road.
Maggie Busch is a recent graduate from Appalachian State University and holds a B.A. in English, creative writing. During her time at App, she was the Visual Outreach Coordinator for The Peel Literary Arts Magazine. She is also a graduate of the Denver Publishing Institute through the University of Denver.
Alexander Gast studies creative writing
at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,
where he is a Thomas Wolfe Scholar.
His poetry is featured or forthcoming in Oyster River Pages,
Ghost City Review, and Shooter Literary Magazine.
Alex Gast was the 2024-2025 Raleigh Review Publishing Intern.
He's studied in London and backpacked through Spain.
Arianna Cuevas-Galarza is a student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, studying English and comparative literature, creative writing, and Hispanic studies. On campus, she works on the editorial team for the Campus Y Social Justice Research Journal and serves as the Vice President for the student organization, LINC
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Arianna Cuevas-Galarza is a student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, studying English and comparative literature, creative writing, and Hispanic studies. On campus, she works on the editorial team for the Campus Y Social Justice Research Journal and serves as the Vice President for the student organization, LINC
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Arianna is the 2025-2026 Intern at Raleigh Review.
William Chen is a high school junior in North Carolina and a 2025 YoungArts Winner in Nonfiction. His creative work—centered on revealing seemingly contradicting social identities—has been recognized by the National Council of Teachers of English and the Virginia B. Ball Creative Writing Scholarship Program, among others. He is currently
William Chen is a high school junior in North Carolina and a 2025 YoungArts Winner in Nonfiction. His creative work—centered on revealing seemingly contradicting social identities—has been recognized by the National Council of Teachers of English and the Virginia B. Ball Creative Writing Scholarship Program, among others. He is currently drafting his debut memoir, which explores his upbringing between two religious faiths. William is the publishing assistant at Raleigh Review.
Rob Greene is the Founder & Publisher of Raleigh Review.
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