Herkimer College Unveils the 2022 Edition of Phaethon

At a special reception held on May 4, 2022, Herkimer College unveiled the 2022 edition of its award-winning arts and literary publication, Phaethon.

 The magazine, which has been a part of the Herkimer College experience for over 40 years, features submissions from students, faculty, and staff including works of art, fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry.

 The publication is named for the Greek mythological figure, Phaethon, who was struck down by Zeus for his daring attempt to drive his father Apollo’s sun-chariot across the sky.

 Herkimer College Associate Professor of English Andrew Devitt, one of three faculty advisors of Phaethon, shared why despite his failure the name is fitting for the publication as it reflects themes of confidence, courage, and daring expression.

 “It doesn’t matter if Phaethon succeeded in his attempt, he tried,” Devitt shared during the reception. “And that’s the purpose of life.”

 Phaethon is also advised by Herkimer College Associate Professor of Digital Graphics Blake Pitcher and Herkimer College Instructor of English Matthew Powers.

 Phaethon 2022 Contributors include:

 Charisma Allen, Psychology

Leeanna Bala, Art Studio

Jason Belisle, General Studies

Jessica Bennett, Early Childhood

 Jugad Boparai, Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics

Cindy Brewer, Technical Assistant - Community Education

Vicki Brown, Director of Student Activities

Madison Campagna, General Studies

Kaitlin Dodge, General Studies

Alexandria Feliciano, Humanities

Mao Fujiwara, General Studies

Kassandra Garcia, Communication & Media

Abigail Gouldin, Fashion Buying & Merchandising

Anthony Graham, Humanities

Nick Grant, Communication & Media

Trevor Howard, Social Science

Katherine Jantz, Art Studio

Aubrey Ketcham, General Studies

Trey Mariano, General Studies

Jessica Marshall, Business Administration

Elijeanah Monroe, Communication & Media

Angeline Montanez, General Studies

Jamie Muir, Business Administration

Shaquan Myers, Criminal Justice

Shuta Nishimura, General Studies

Joshua Parkinson, Director of Instructional Design

Ja’nia Ray, General Studies

Oliver Roepnack, General Studies

Natalie Sagatis, General Studies

Daniel Sargent, Assistant to the President

Isabella Smith, General Studies

Hiromasa Tanaka, General Studies

Quinton Thorpe, General Studies

Xueli Wang, Art Studio

Kiley Wren, General Studies

Publication Team:

 Olivia Cook, Communication & Media – Fiction Editor

Angel Johnson, Communication & Media – Visual Editor

Albert Kiraka, Computer Network Security – Visual Editor

Elijeanah Monroe, Communication & Media – Poetry Editor

Brady Murphy, Communication & Media – Visual Editor

Phaethon has received several awards over the years from the Community College Humanities Association, Eastern Division — Small Colleges, including third place in 2021 for Best Magazine; second place, Best Magazine in 2020; and named 2019’s Best Magazine overall – indicating the issue was one of the top college publications in the nation, regardless of size.

The origins of Phaethon are unclear, but it is believed to have started in the late 1960s by Professor Emeritus Dr. Peter Clarke. Phaethon is archived in the Herkimer College Library with the earliest editions dating back to the early 1970s, including one edition featuring an interview with 70’s musician, Todd Rundgren.

To view the 2022 edition of Phaethon, visit www.herkimer.edu/phaethon.