Nico De Guzman is a 17-year-old Filipino student at Chester High School in Chester, IL. He is an artist in both visual and written forms, and his work ranges from sketches to poetry to zines. His works can be found in the Summer 2024 issue of Under the Madness Magazine and (currently forthcoming) Fall 2024 issue of The Dribble Drabble Review. In the spring of 2024, he was among the top 16 contestants in the Poetry Out Loud Illinois State Competition. His other interests include film, comics, and music, and he can often be found in his room either listening to a CD or rewatching his favorite movies. Writers who inspire him include Sylvia Plath, Allen Ginsberg, Ocean Vuong, and his teacher, Rana Hodge.