A Breakdown of Student Publications on Campus
A Breakdown of Student Publications on Campus
By: SSG Emily Niedermeyer
The School of Journalism in the College of Arts, Media and Design at Northeastern has a number of graduate and undergraduate journalism students. The school also hosts a number of student publication writers and leaders. Publications created by our student body range from science magazines to campus news to digital podcasts. It can be a lot to take in, so here is a breakdown of student publications on campus that you can read and write for!
The Northeastern University Political Review was founded in 2010 as a platform for students to write and publish essays and articles on contemporary domestic and international politics. The site also features reviews of political media and events. The Political Review seeks to foster intelligent political discourse among students and promote awareness of political issues in the campus community. Through this, it aims to reflect the diversity of thought and spirit at Northeastern through their published pieces.
If you are a political science, international affairs, or PPE major or are just interested in the political state of our world, the Political Review may be the perfect place to write op-eds, commentate on current events or explain difficult governmental ideas.
To get involved, email nupoliticalreview@gmail.com. Visit their submissions page to submit an article to the review!
The Scope is an experiential digital magazine focused on telling stories of justice, hope and resilience in Greater Boston. Staff includes graduate and undergraduate students along with a full-time professional editor and faculty advisor.
The Scope is interesting in that it embraces a variety of techniques including solutions journalism, an approach to reporting that focuses on response to social issues as well as the problems themselves; and “less-extractive” reporting with the goal of redefining the relationship between journalists and the communities they cover. The Scope also experiments with innovative technologies and storytelling techniques on occasion. More recent ventures include weekly Boston City Council briefings and The Scope podcast, which you can listen to on multiple platforms.
If working with professional staff and focusing on social justice stories in the area is your area of interest, The Scope may be the perfect publication for you.
Send them an email at thescopenu@gmail.com!
Woof Magazine is Northeastern’s leading lifestyle magazine founded in 2012. The magazine creates quality content for Northeastern students, bringing culture and lifestyle to campus in a relevant way. Sections range from Front, Media & Culture and Focus, covering student life, pop culture, politics, events in Boston and more.
Woof also caters to designers, as the club has creative directors who manage social and spread graphics for each article published on a monthly basis. There is something for everyone, whether you prefer writing or graphic design!
Stay connected by emailing nuwoof@gmail.com.
Her Campus is an online magazine targeted at the female college student demographic. In fact, it is the leading media platform dedicated to empowering college women around the globe. Whether you want to write or read about trendy ways to decorate your dorm room, the best memoirs to read, political commentary or personal essays, Her Campus has you covered. The different sections include culture, style, wellness, life and career.
Her Campus is entirely created by college students for college students. What is cool is that Her Campus has a chapter network of more than 380 colleges and universities across the world. So Northeastern’s chapter is “Her Campus at Northeastern.” Members can write specifically about Northeastern or expand the focus to span more perspectives.
Join by attending their weekly in person club meetings or reach out on social media @hercampusnu for more information!
The Avenue Magazine is Northeastern University’s first and only fashion and culture magazine. Writers have the opportunity to share their views and express their creativity on an inclusive platform.
Starting with their website, it’s absolutely stunning. Every single aspect of The Avenue is student created, from photography to design to illustration. Magazines are published periodically and are accompanied by striking visuals and style related articles. On their website you can also view multimedia features like film and previous issue flip throughs.
Shoot them an email at nuavenuemag@gmail.com!
Spoon University is a publication for foodies. It is a food site with the goal of helping you eat intelligently and be a culinary resource. Articles cover everything from dining hall reviews to new menu items to restaurants near campus. It is similar to Her Campus in that it is powered by student contributors across the country with thousands of students at hundreds of campuses.
If you love exploring local restaurants and new food trends in the city, Spoon University is the perfect publication to read and write for.
Sign up here! https://hercampusmedia.typeform.com/to/iVnphs?utm=&typeform-source=spoon-university.typeform.com
Tastemakers Magazine is a one stop shop for music lovers. Founded in 2006, the publication aims to give Northeastern students a voice in the music industry and help members develop their craft. The magazine publishes four issues a year, providing plenty of opportunities to get published in print! There are also opportunities to take photos and contribute to other multimedia ways.
Tastemakers also produces semi-annual Tastemakers Presents concert series and collaborates with a number of other clubs like Northeastern’s Live Music Association. Music lovers unite!
You can reach them at tastemakersmag@gmail.com!
Spectrum Magazine is Northeastern’s one and only literary arts magazine! Their triannual publications showcase all of the literary genres, including poetry, prose, photography and artwork created by the Northeastern community. As an organization, Spectrum Magazine also focuses a lot on critique provided by general members. In meetings, they review and discuss a number of pieces from the submission pool, evaluating the foundational principles of art, design, writing and technique. It is a truly collaborative experience.
At the end of every season, the club hosts a release party to celebrate the creativity of each issue! The club also has a Creative Committee which produces digital versions of submissions!
Email spectrum.magazine@gmail.com for more info!
NU Sci is Northeastern’s student-run science magazine. The goal of the articles is to inform their audience of the wonders of human discovery and progress in the world around us. The magazine disseminates the latest information about science news across its fields and both locally and internationally.
The club believes that science can not only be a field to discuss but also something to be continually astounded and inspired by – when removed from a bland textbook format. So, if you sometimes get a tad bored reading about biology or chemistry in an academic context – try reading about it for fun from this publication! You might find it interesting when you are not forced to do it for school.
Use the contact form to get involved!
EconPress is an editorial journal that exclusively highlights undergraduate economic research. The publication was initiated in 2009 by individuals with a passion for economics. The Journal has continued to publish papers addressing a variety of topics not restricted to either quantitative or qualitative research.
EconPress also has newsletters for those who prefer their information weekly, and they are also experimenting with a podcast format! The Journal is published by students from Northeastern University, but it is not exclusive to them. Undergraduates from MIT, Stanford, Tufts and others in the Greater Boston area have also submitted.
Questions can be sent over to nueconpress@gmail.com.
The Huntington News is the one stop for Northeastern and Boston centered news. It is the quintessential college newspaper and is dedicated to serving the Northeastern community with original, professional reporting and creating an environment in which student journalists can learn from one another. The paper went independent from the University in 2008 and operates as a registered nonprofit. Students still, however, work alongside Northeastern and alumni to maintain a high standard of quality.
Writers can contribute to the campus, city, sports, lifestyle or opinion sections and can also attend weekly Monday night general meetings in the Journalism school! There is always something to write about, and it is so easy to get involved!
Send all emails to managing@huntnewsnu.com!
From the Media Innovation and Data Communication program at Northeastern’s School of Journalism, Storybench is an all-in-one destination for media professionals interested in using advanced digital tools to tell impactful stories. Per their website, Storybench was founded as a “cookbook for digital storytelling.”
The website features articles breaking down well-known and well-reported multimedia articles. Through tutorials, behind the scenes, roundups and projects sections, the site produces a number of interesting journalism breakdowns.
Get the latest information from their site here!