Hey folks! My name is Sara Giarnieri (she/her/hers). I am majoring in English and minoring in Creative Writing. I love writing poetry, short stories, and flash fiction. I am actively attempting to get published in small online journals. My dream is to edit for Penguin Random House, Harper Collins, etc. and write poetry collections on the side. I am currently an Editorial Intern for We Rise 4 Wellness.
It’s a given that my hobbies include reading and writing. My favorite book is The Shining by Stephen King. I also enjoy video games (PC/Xbox), art, and listening to music. Momentarily, I’m loving Slipknot, Deftones, and $uicideboy$. My favorite Slipknot song right now is “Custer” which is on .5: The Grey Chapter. I saw them live in May on my birthday, and it was amazing. The mosh pit bruised me a bit, but it was worth it.
I plan on seeing my online friend of 7 years for the first time this summer. We are thinking of meeting in Florida and going to Universal Studios. I am also going to a concert this summer. Alice in Chains, Breaking Benjamin, and Bush are playing. I am thrilled! 
I chose to take this course because I saw it on the summer 2022 classes flyer, and it seemed like something I’d be interested in. I love discussions that are psychological and get the cogs turning. I am also excited for the films/shows we are investigating, especially Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. I’m hoping this course will increase my analytical skills for visual media.
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Finally! Someone who likes metal. I also saw Slipknot in May, at Albany in the MVP Arena. They rocked the whole building and left me upside down. Also, Custer is a great choice as a favorite. It’s one of my personal favorites to sing/scream.
P.S if you ever need a beta reader for your fictional work, I can be of some help 🙂
gkhidasheli
Hey Guga! It’s wonderful to meet another metal fan. Slipknot is awesome! I saw your music list on your intro post- you have some awesome choices (Rammstein is 10/10!). I will definitely keep you in mind for beta reading. If you’re looking for someone to read your fantasy book chapters, consider me a candidate!
Sara Giarnieri
Hi Sara,
Great to see you! This course will have the opportunity for a creative final assignment, so I hope that you will consider taking advantage of it! What kind of fiction do you enjoy writing?
I also love The Shining (both the novel and the film), and I am a big fan of horror. Even though this class is focused on scifi, I did manage to slip the horror scifi The Possessor onto our syllabus. I think it will spark some really interesting conversations about empathy.
Jessica Hautsch
Hi Professor Hautsch! I tend to write fiction with darker themes about the human condition. I’m not quite sure which genre I’d fall into. The Shining is fantastic! Besides the book, I love the movie as well. Horror is such an engaging genre. I’m really excited to view The Possessor and the other films/shows!
Sara Giarnieri
Hi Sara,
Very cool! We’ll definitely be getting into issues about the human condition–cognition, feeling, empathy, memory, construction of the self, etc–this semester, so hopefully you will find some of the theories we’ll be learning about useful in thinking about your creative work!
Jessica Hautsch