Student Publications

The CAS Writing Program journal, Deerfield, (formerly “WR”), publishes a selection of the best undergraduate writing–in all genres and modes–from BU’s WR classes. The selections aim to represent the varied topics of our courses and provide instructors with a diverse collection of writing to refer to when teaching.

Alexandria, a student-led journal headquartered in BU’s World Languages & Literature department, showcases student work bridging cultural traditions, especially considering the art and literature of underrepresented traditions. Alexandria publishes a range of genres: including academic essays, poetry, art, and creative recipes.

Arché, a student-led journal of philosophy, publishes exemplary philosophical writing by undergraduate and graduate students from around the world. Edited by BU students, Arché offers a site for writers that bridges writing conducted in college courses and writing composed by professional academic philsophers. Send inquiries to arche@bu.edu.

Armchair Journal, an independent peer-reviewed social science journal housed within BU’s Sociology department, publishes undergraduate student work from sociology and related social science fields, such as anthropology, political science, urban studies, and history. For submission information and news, contact the.armchair.journal@gmail.com.

Clarion began as an undergraduate literary magazine in 1997; currently, it is published in part by the BU BookLab and primarily staffed by BU students.

The Core Journal is student-produced and publishes exemplary writing by students and faculty of the Core.

Emerald Review , a student-run environmental newspaper focusing on sustainability and the natural world, publishes research articles, reviews, and a zine of environmental poetry, short stories, photographs, and artwork.

Founded in 1970, The Daily Free Press is the independent student newspaper at BU.

Caravan (Fall 2019)

Poets Now (Fall 2017)

Spectral (Fall 2017)

Semi-colon (Fall 2018)

Clarion has gathered this useful set of links to other student publications, including several Writing in the Disciplines journals produced by various departments.

In addition to the above publications, the Alumni Awards for Writing Excellence annually recognize the best writing by seniors in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities.