This piece is a self-portrait and a tribute to everything that makes the artist who she is. The image of Nowak is surrounded by pictures, notes, stickers, and other mementos that represent important people and experiences. “I wanted to produce a piece that both thanks and honors these influences through a fragmented collaged background, mementos of those who have formed me” Nowak said in her artist’s statement.
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“Under the Influence”
(Visual Art) Emma Nowak (‘26)
May 7, 2025
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Elena Cunningham, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Creative Content Manager
Elena Cunningham is a junior in her second year of Journalism. She is excited to build on her first year and do even more across many areas of the Spartan Sentinel. In her first year, Elena’s passion for creative writing helped inspire the Creativity Corner, a new dropdown on the website which features student and teacher contributions including art, poetry, haiku and short stories.
She loves reading and wants to have a job in publishing one day. Elena’s most recent favorite book is “In the Wild Light.” When she is not holding a book, Elena enjoys playing varsity volleyball and lacrosse.
Elena came to CSD in her freshman year from Pioneer Springs and maintains friendships with lots of people from both schools. Her favorite things to do with friends include walking around Birkdale, playing beach volleyball and conquering escape rooms.
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