Welcome to Devoid
Devoid Magazine is Las Vegas’ premier publication for literary journalism by and for locals. Devoid is a place for storytelling, creative writing, art, culture, and adventure in this great glowing city.
Our mission is to empower local writers and enrich Las Vegas’s cultural landscape by celebrating our diverse community through innovative storytelling and artistic expression.
Devoid Magazine champions the spirit of Gonzo journalism and values interviewing your friends, offering a platform for alternative perspectives, and supporting local nonprofits and businesses. We are dedicated to magnifying the lives and culture of Las Vegans.
Devoid is just that— devoid of the traditional rules of journalism, of standard archetypes of publications, and generally dusty practices.
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At Devoid, we uphold rigorous ethical standards in our journalism. We diligently observe and engage with the people and communities we cover, ensuring that our stories are both accurate and deeply informed. Our writers are committed to comprehensive research, bringing a thoughtful and nuanced perspective to every topic they explore.
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In a world saturated with 24/7 media and daily publishers, we believe the most compelling stories emerge from thoughtful observation and attentive listening over time.
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Devoid Magazine compensates contributing writers with the proceeds from magazine sales, advertising revenue, sponsorship, and public donations.
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We believe everyone has an inherent bias. At Devoid we think bias has an integral place in storytelling. We use it to enhance our understanding of the topic by disclosing those biases instead of trying to pretend we don’t have any.
Meet the Team
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Victoria Koelkebeck lives and breathes this publication, everything you see here is because she whipped herself up into a violent storm of optimism and pulled in the best writers, artists, adventurers, and gems of humanity she could find to go with her. Devoid Magazine is Victoria’s lucid dream. We hope you enjoy the ride.
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Jade Darr is a poet, editor, and educator based in Las Vegas. Their art is splashed across various dusty corners of the internet, and it is all absolutely amazing. They are a zealous disciple of Joy Williams and Laurel Halo, and they will not rest until you have seen Puss in Boots 2. Oh, you haven’t Well let me tell you…
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Jomhel Tomas is the creative spirit organizing the visual flow of each Devoid Magazine page. Her eye for design seeks to present every piece with aesthetic flare and care. Jomhel’s graphic design skills are backed by roots in photography and mixed media, evidenced through wonderfully crafted projects and works-in-progress, and fueled by matcha oat milk lattes and dark chocolate. With her wand (named Adobe Creative Suite), she is a magician excited to cast her spells and entice the eye.
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Tyler Boshard is an engineer and photographer professionally, but quite honestly performs as a server, bartender, props technician, chef, and generally the guy who makes stuff work for Devoid. Tyler has a keen eye for capturing nuanced depth. His photos employ a sharpness that leaves you feeling like you’ve personally experienced whatever he chooses to show you in photos.
