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Get the most interesting and important stories from the 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ.College offers students a chance to form their identities and experience new people and perspectives. Amid these growth opportunities, though, challenges will also arise — perhaps a heated debate over complicated subject matter in class or a tough conversation with a friend leaves you feeling powerless or unheard.
Keep reading to find four ways to continue conversations, voice your opinions and express yourself on the 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ campuses.
Ìý51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ's Year of Discourse and Dialogue capstone event from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, April 5.
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Find a place for self-expression
Literary magazines are a platform for sharing written stories and other forms of artistic expression. Foster your creativity and bolster your resume by contributing to , a publisher of fiction, nonfiction, poetry and art from undergraduate students worldwide. Submissions have closed for the 2024 issue, but check the for updates and information.
Other contenders includeÌý (which is for the fall semester) andÌý, the University’s health and science magazine and podcast that publishes four times each academic year. to find information for potential contributors.
Another publication to consider is , a chapter of the national online magazine committed to empowering college women. You can gain editorial experience and course credits by writing about style, beauty, entertainment, money, careers and more. .
Embark on a journalistic journey
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment with quick-turn deadlines, the role of newsroom journalist might be for you. The work entails serving as a trusted source by reporting on and writing campus stories about the people, news and culture that make 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ, 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ. Any student can , an award-winning daily newspaper that has been around since 1910, or enter its to have their work published. , the University’s satirical newspaper, hosts weekly meetings at 9 p.m. Mondays in Cathedral of Learning Room 349.
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s regional campuses also have student-run newspapers. 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ-Greensburg’s publication year-round.ÌýIn 2021, 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ-Bradford launched Bradford Writes, an online publication that exclusively features exceptional essays from first-year students in its semiannual issues.Ìý.
Get civically engaged
Represent your fellow students as a member of theÌý (SGB). Several positions on the cabinet and constitutional committees are open, so .
Each SGB member and chair has allocated office hours to meet with and hear from their peers, so you don’t have to join the board to make an impact. .
Learn more about covering policy with the , a nonpartisan academic journal for undergraduate students.
You can also take action with , an organization that fosters civil political dialogue on campus, or join the next generation of activists combatting sexual violence with the . Consider applying for next year’s .
Is writing not your thing?
You can figure out what is at the Center for Creativity, which offers no shortage of opportunities and outlets to explore self-expression. for open mics, art workshops and other events. Plus, if you’re seeking a creative community, join theÌý, a network designed to connect artistic 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ students.
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— Kara Henderson, photography by Aimee Obidzinski