Benjamin Marcus
Writer • Editor • Researcher
Writer • Editor • Researcher
I am a Summa Cum Laude graduate from Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) with interests in history, psychology, evolutionary biology, journalism, and creative writing. As editor-in-chief of PVCC’s newspaper, the Forum, I worked on editing and formatting articles for print and online publication. My writing focuses on research, analysis, and creative expression.
"Sleepless Lights: What Evolution Teaches About Repairing Human Sleep"
Published in Insights (Volume 4, 2023)
Academic article in MLA 8 format exploring evolutionary perspectives on sleep health
"On Not Killing a Hummingbird"
Published in the Fall Line (Volume 16, 2024)
Personal narrative essay reflecting on death and mercy killing
"Flying in Place: A Balancing Act"
Review of a performance of student inmate writings
"A Glimpse Beyond the Office Door"
Coverage of an exhibition featuring faculty art
"'Who Are You?': Dalai Lama’s Chief Editor Shares Buddhist Thoughts on Identity"
Coverage of a lecture by a visiting Buddhist monk