Christopher Bursk, an English professor and campus fixture here at Bucks, passes on the torch. After over a decade of leadership, the Tyler Literary Club has been placed in the very capable hands of the often witty advisor Ari Bank.

The Tyler Literary Club, is the place for aspiring writers to meet and discuss their works every Monday at 3 p.m. in the Fireside Lounge. They also put together the campus literary magazine at the end of each semester.

Ari Benjamin Bank, 29, is a native of Philadelphia, the unofficial “home of crack, crime and charisma,” according to the sarcastic English teacher. He has been teaching here for about four years.

“I want to be just like Bursk, but a more stylish dresser,” said Bank straight faced.

Bank admired his predecessor’s abilities to bring out student’s creativity, while showing there should be no fear about following your own road.

Bank came to Bucks after earning a master’s degree in creative writing from Temple University. Bank expressed a fondness for Bucks’ learning atmosphere: finding more intimacy between the students and teachers due to the smaller classes.

“The people I work with are just as amazing as the ones I teach,” said Bank, “and I dig the totem pole.”

Bank came on board as advisor for the Tyler Literary Club after working on the club for a semester with Bursk.

Bank pointed out, “it’s the student’s oranization, I’m just here to help.”

Their first event is set for Tuesday, September 30th. Club members, clad in medieval poet outfits, will write poems upon request staked out at several campus hot spots. The club members are hoping to increase their membership by providing their services.

“[The club is made up of] a great group of students… I love to be around people like that; anyone who is into anything creative,” Bank said.