Writer & Editor
William J. Diaz
I'm a senior at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, studying English with a concentration in creative writing. My work — essays, reported pieces, and fiction — tends to center on memory, place, and the lives of people who go unnoticed. I graduate in December 2026 and am currently seeking editorial internships.
Selected Work
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Recitatif: The Complexity Between Two Girls Surviving Through Life and Each OtherENG 3060
An analysis of Toni Morrison's "Recitatif" examining maternal influence, chronological fragmentation, and the manipulation of memory as structural forces in the women's relationship.
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Myth, Power, and Punishment: The Cultural Legacy of Wronged WomenENGL 3010
A cross-cultural comparison of Deer Woman and Medusa as mythological figures whose power is contingent on prior victimization, and how both narratives ultimately reinforce patriarchal structures.
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How Screen Time and Social Media Are Truly Addictive and Harmful To YouthENG 2100
An argumentative essay drawing on clinical research to examine smartphone addiction among adolescents and propose community-based solutions for parents and schools.