Despite Differences in Favorite Genres,
Two La Salle Students Work Together as
Co-Editors of University’s Literary Magazine, Grimoire

Although La Salle students Jonathan Juliano and Lucian Tucker have very different tastes in literature, they work well together as co-editors of the University’s literary magazine, Grimoire.  

Tucker, a Digital Art major from Baltimore, Maryland, enjoys reading Emily Dickinson. “Her poems make me feel like I can relate to her on some level,” he said. “She also has a great eye for detail in life.” Juliano, a dual English/Communication major from Madison, Connecticut, enjoys reading personal essays by authors such as Chuck Klosterman and David Sedaris. He also likes reading poetry by Philip Larkin, who he calls, “Vulgar, but brilliant.” He said he likes these writers because, “They all write about real life.”  

When it comes to the magazine, they said that if they have any differing opinions, “We don’t let it get in the way of the goal,” said Tucker. Juliano agrees: “We talk about it and find a middle ground.”  

Juliano described Grimoire as a “creative outlet” for people who “don’t necessarily fit into the mold of the Collegian [La Salle’s student newspaper] or any other kind of media.” The magazine is published annually at the end of the Spring Semester. 

The two both enjoy writing poetry, but Juliano enjoys writing personal essays and creative non-fiction, as well. 

Both also work at the Collegian: Juliano writes articles, and Tucker does graphic design.  

They take different approaches to spreading the word about Grimoire. Juliano uses the networking site, Facebook, and La Salle’s online portal, but he also distributes flyers. Tucker spreads the word by mouth and cleverly mentions his involvement with the magazine when making introductions in his new classes every semester. 

However, Juliano says, “This year we were more internal. We focused more of our effort on the magazine itself.”  

They still found the time to organize a bus trip to Campus Philly, and last year they organized a bus trip to see author David Sedaris. They have also been involved with bringing students to “First Friday,” an event in Philadelphia where museums are free on the first Friday of every month. 

The two of them were both drawn to La Salle because of their majors; Juliano liked the Communication Department, and Tucker liked how the Digital Art major would blend his interest in computers and art. Also, “classes are more personal,” Tucker says, because of the small class sizes. Juliano agrees. “You get a lot of attention from the professors.”

-- Denise Witko