Erkan Polat performs one of his pieces about the struggles of a relationship. Photo by: Traci J. Brooks

Aliza Khan, Vice President of the Honors Club, reads her poem written to her future daughter encouraging her to be strong in the face of opposition. Photo by: Traci J. Brooks

Erkan Polat performs one of his pieces about the struggles of a relationship. Photo by: Traci J. Brooks

Professor Stacy Rice reads one of her pieces for the crowd. Photo by: Traci J. Brooks

Students watch students and faculty perform their own works and the works of other poets at the second annual Rapatry. Instead of applauding, students were encouraged to snap to show approval for the performances. Photo by: Traci J. Brooks