The Serendipitous Headlight 24

The SpokenWeb Podcast

SUMMARY

“Though staff turnaround is a challenge for student-run publications, community support remains when people love it. Let’s revive the love for Headlight.”

This was the sign-off of an application for managing editor for Headlight, Concordia University’s graduate student-run literary journal. Carlos A. Pittella’s application was accepted shortly after—along with Sherine Elbanhawy’s application for co-managing editor—and the 24th edition of Headlight was put into motion.

This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at Headlight 24, and an exploration of what happens when print publication meets audio production. Diving into a host of recordings made along the way, the episode revisits readings from authors featured in Headlight 24, as well as recordings from the journal’s launch at the De Stiil bookstore in Montreal. Also featured is a roundtable conversation with the editorial team—Carlos A. Pittella, Sherine Elbanhawy, Alex Affonso, Ariella Ruby, Olive Andrews, and Miranda Eastwood—as they revisit the challenges faced in reviving the journal following pandemic restrictions, as well as the exciting new directions embraced by this year’s team.

Headlight 24 will host the second part of their launch at the 4th SPACE at Concordia University, August 31st, at 2pm. We hope to see you there!

EPISODE NOTES

Host: Katherine McLeod

Supervising Producer: Kate Moffatt

Audio Engineer / Sound Designer: Miranda Eastwood

Transcription: Zoe Mix

FEATURED READINGS

Bandukwala, Manahil. "Turning Twenty-Four on the Rise of the Sturgeon Moon". Headlight 24, 2023.

Solomon, Misha. "Tubes". Headlight 24, 2023.

Mazur, Ari. "A&W". Headlight 24, 2023.

O'Farrell, Paz. "I don't even know what to do about all this". Headlight 24, 2023.

Palmer, Jade. "Onyx and Rose Gold". Headlight 24, 2023.

Trudel, Nadia. "Goblin". Headlight 24, 2023.

Cirignano, Sophia. "Giverny". Headlight 24, 2023.

Wayland, Tina. "The Tending of Small Gardens". Headlight 24, 2023.