The Yellow Jasmine

The Yellow Jasmine is the online journal of literary and visual art for Florence-Darlington Technical College. Here we recognize prose, poetry, and visual art that display the creativity of our students. We encourage our undergraduate students to address subjects in the world around them. The Yellow Jasmine offers the opportunity for undergraduates at our two-year technical college to be published and to showcase their work. Please, explore our site at https://theyellowjasmine.wordpress.com/ and admire our students’ work. If you are an FDTC student, please consider submitting your own work for publication.

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"Guy Bluford" and "Grandma's Rage," poems by Len Lawson

“Guy Bluford” and “Grandma’s Rage,” poems by Len Lawson

Guy Bluford sounds like the name of a space hero like Buck Rodgers plus a super sleuth like Dick Tracy with elastic tights maybe black all over with a blue G on his chest for the irony muscles bulging at the seams sounds like a space ranger like John Stewart the best Green Lantern whom you don’t know is black after hearing his name until you see his face since you already know Hal…

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Night Owls and Mourning by Ric Hoeben

Night Owls and Mourning by Ric Hoeben

Night Owls and Mourning The Beverlys could not sleep.  Geoffrey stayed up and took no rest because he wanted to look after all his garden gnomes.  He expected that at any moment one of them would spin around with life and start tending to the empty rows in the Beverly’s garden.   Geoffrey hoped his tomatoes would grow well, like they had done in years past.             Mar-Jay, his wife, had…

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Poems by Scarlett Medina

Poems by Scarlett Medina

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Poems by Scarlett Medina

Poems by Scarlett Medina

“Feel” Yes, it hurts child, But let the pain in. Photo by luizclas on Pexels.com As it courses through your veins, Remember how it gnaws on you. These memories will be the only token To save your mistake of loving next time. “Should Today” If this day should be your last, These questions now you must ask. Joys and laughter throughout the day, Or pain and sorrow steal them away? Love…

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Greta's Secret on How to Get Rich, Quick! by Regan Spring

Greta’s Secret on How to Get Rich, Quick! by Regan Spring

Interview with Regan Spring

Why do you write?

I write to get out the weird conversations I have with myself in my head that I think would scare off my loved ones and friends.

What do you write?

I try to write humorous pieces as well as some that contain uncomfortable topics.

When do you write?

Dusk is my favorite time to write, but inspiration often sparks in the middle of the night as well.

How…

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The First Last by Anna-Grace Ivester

The First Last by Anna-Grace Ivester

Interview with Anna-Grace Ivester

Why do you write?

I write mostly these days for academic reasons, but I also love to write as a creative outlet and stress reliever.

What do you write?

I love to journal, so most of my writing is a journal page edited.

When do you write?

When the inspiration hits or I feel like I need to get something off my chest. Writing can be therapy when spoken words can’t…

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Spring Issue is on Sale!

Spring Issue is on Sale!

The Spring Issue of The Yellow Jasmine is now on sale! Click the Amazon link below to purchase. Thanks!

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Big Announcement!

Mark your calendars, folks!  The 2019 Spring Issue of The Yellow Jasmine will be available on Amazon.com, in the form of a high-quality paperback, on April 15th!  Please help us spread the word via social media, email, and carrier pigeon.

To show our appreciation for those who submitted their stories, poems, essays, and photography, we will be recognizing all contributors at our annual Honor’s…

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We're Back!

We’re Back!

Hello All! My name is Max Everhart, and I am a new(ish) English instructor here at FDTC.  This semester, we are re-booting The Yellow Jasmine, and I am very excited!  The Yellow Jasmineoffers the opportunity for undergraduates at our two-year technical college, along with faculty, staff, alumni, and community members, to be published and to showcase their work.  So, if you are an FDTC student,…

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Check Your Email!

The Yellow Jasmine will be recognizing FDTC students published in this year’s journal during FDTC Honors Night ceremony scheduled for THIS Thursday, April 26, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. at the SiMT Auditorium.  During the event, we will call the names of students being recognized and ask them to walk across the stage to receive a certificate of recognition. Please, check your email to see if you’re being…

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You Can Still Help! If you missed this week's Open Mic or the Art Display, you can still help support…

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This Week Only: Art on Display If you missed our Open Mic yesterday, head over to the FDTC library on the main campus and take a look at the visual art on display.

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TODAY! Today, The Yellow Jasmine will host its LAST Off-Campus Open Mic OF THE SEMESTER! Don't miss it!

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THIS WEEK! The Yellow Jasmine is happy to invite you to Open Mic THIS WEEK, on Thursday, March 22nd, from 6:30PM-8:00PM at Crema Coffee Bar in Hartsville!

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Did you miss it?

Did you miss it?

If you missed yesterday’s Open Mic, we have good news for you! There are THREE more Open Mics at different locations this semester, so mark your calendar!!!! March 22nd will take us back to visit Crema Coffee Bar in Hartsville, SC, from 6:30-8PM. On April 4th from 12-1PM, we’ll be taking over the first floor of the 5000 building at FDTC Main Campus. Finally, on April 26th, we’ll host our last…

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TODAY!!! The Yellow Jasmine is happy to invite you to Open Mic TODAY, Thursday, March 1st, from 6:30PM-8:00PM at Soulé Cafe in downtown Florence!

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Open Mic TOMORROW The Yellow Jasmine is happy to invite you to Open Mic TOMORROW, Thursday, March 1st, from 6:30PM-8:00PM at Soulé Cafe in downtown Florence!