By Leah Freeman
If you are looking to hone your communication skills, learn publication production, or publish your creative writing, photography or art, join one of UMD’s student-run publications.
The Torch, linktr.ee/umdtorch
The Torch is the unversity’s student-run newspaper, which publishes news, opinion, and reivews Monday through Friday, and comics on Saturdays.
“The Torch is great for the student body because we are students creating for students,” said managing editor Sydney Cayer. “We are aware of the leverage we hold as a newspaper and try to make a positive impact with that.”
The Torch hires editors, writers, and graphic designers with work-study for staff positions, but offers all students the chance to get involved through volunteer positions in photography, writing, graphic design, and comics.
“If you are serious about the idea of having the position one day, start with the Torch sooner than later,” said Cayer. “I definitely recommend looking into any of our staff or volunteer positions. These are a great way to get some money, practice/learn a skill, and meet peers… a fantastic way to network and make new friends.”
Temper Literary Review, https://temper.sites.umassd.edu
Temper, the university’s student-run literary review, offers volunteer editorial positions, including editor-in-chief and editorial board member.
“Temper magazine is made by UMass Dartmouth students for UMass Dartmouth,” said Amanda Beres, UMD alum and past editor of Temper.
Temper publishes one online issue in the spring semester, featuring fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, and art.
Even “if you’re not an English major, you can submit work and let out your creative side,” said Beres.
The Jack, https://linktr.ee/20centfiction
The Jack is a student-run literary magazine published by UMD’s 20-Cent Fiction, a theater production company. It publishes artwork, writing, and visual art bi-annually and is staffed by volunteer editors.
“Students should get involved in The Jack because it is a great way to get your work published while you are in school and get your work in front of a variety of people, including the other members of 20 Cent Fiction that are not involved in The Jack,” said editor-in chief Christine Weir.
“We will post on the 20-Cent Fiction instagram when our submissions open and there is a form that they will fill out to submit their work,” said Weir. “In 2023, we even started to publish animation through QR codes that direct people to the [animated] video.”
“Being the Editor-in-Chief this school year has allowed me to gain some leadership experience that will help me in my future career as a designer and illustrator,” said Weir.