By: Lilyana Jewell
October 25, 2026
Every year, Thiel College’s community has the unique opportunity to publish their art to “The Phoenix,” our very own magazine. This publication welcomes students, faculty and staff, and the alumni network to submit both literary and visual art in efforts to showcase Thiel’s profound creativity.
As we grow closer to the next edition of “The Phoenix,” the student team behind its processes needs new talent. Two fresh faces have been chosen for its editing staff: Allison Cannon and Robert Doyle.
Allison is a sophomore double major in English and political science. Her affinity for the arts comes from her childhood, “It’s something I grew up in, and I think I’ve kept that with me. I love it.” She feels that “The Phoenix” “gives people on campus the chance to share their voice” in a world where the traditional publishing market can be quite scary, thereby creating a community. Allison wants students to know that getting involved with campus publications is easy. All that you have to do is talk to people who are on the appropriate board, or you can speak with the faculty advisor for “The Phoenix,” that would be Mary Theresa Hall, Ph. D.
Robert is a junior communications media major who cherishes the arts as “an outlet for people to express themselves freely.” His involvement with “The Phoenix” arose from a chance that he was given, and he finds joy in “being a part of something that shows the creativity of current and former Thiel students.” Robert is also an editor for our newspaper, “The Thielensian.” As someone who is well-versed in Thiel’s student-led publications, he believes that you should never wait to start. Effort and passion are key in being successful and developing the necessary skills.
Thiel College encourages everyone to use their intellect to create something meaningful and share it with the community. “The Phoenix” accepts all forms of art that can fit on a page, whether it be poetry, short stories, drawings, or photographs. As we embrace its new editors, be reminded that we can all contribute to this culture of individuality and imagination.
Allison Cannon, one of “The Phoenix”’s new editors, is also a Thiel Team member and Writing Lab consultant and liaison.
Robert Doyle, one of “The Phoenix”’s new editors, is also WXTC’s News Director and the Tomcats’ quarterback.
