Crosscurrents

Crosscurrents

Instagram: @crosscurrents_UPS

Crosscurrent’s Magazine is the University of Puget Sound’s premier literary and arts journal. Founded in 1958, Crosscurrents showcases the best prose, poetry, and art works the student body has to offer. As an entirely student run organization, the magazine offers students a creative outlet and the opportunity for their work to be traditionally published. Each issue is completely unique, and is designed by a passionately creative staff. Crosscurrents is printed biannually and is available for free. Back issues can be found through Collins Library.

Crosscurrents is perfect for anyone who enjoys art and writing across all mediums and genres. Each week, we discuss poetry, prose, and art submissions we’ve received from Puget Sound students, and vote on which pieces we believe would be best suited for our magazine. Led by a team of deeply inspired and compassionate editors, Crosscurrents review is a fun and casual way to share your own work, and see the creative work of your peers. We ensure that our meetings are welcoming to all, regardless of experience or skill level, and we encourage anyone interested in the campus’ creative community to stop in at any point in the semester!

 

Interested in Joining?

Crosscurrents meets in the ASUPS Media Room every Thursday at 7-8 p.m.! We are always welcoming newcomers, and would love to hear your thoughts on the magazine’s submissions!

 

Want to submit to Crosscurrents? Fill out the link below!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSerDc8LYmDRdOw7RpVwtUaozxtjU_8bBPoh9O_bmFaInhDmZQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=107885523626908406271

Crosscurrents Hosted Events

Crosscurrents hosts various events for the University community! Check back here, or follow the crosscurrents Instagram (@crosscurrents_ups) to hear about upcoming events

Goosebumps event poster
Goosebumps
A Halloween-themed open mic, where anyone can share their creative work. Costumes encouraged!

Hosted Date: Yearly, at the end of October

Tea at Twilight
An open mic and media fair in Diversions Cafe, where anyone can share their creative work and purchase crafts made by fellow students.

 

Crosscurrents Staff pose for a photo
Stipended Positions

As a Media, Crosscurrents has paid student leadership positions. Explore the options below to see them!

 

*note: if you are interested in learning about the responsibilities of these positions, or how to apply, please reach out to ccreic@pugetsound.edu

Description: The Crosscurrents Editor-in-Chief is responsible for running the magazine, to promote success and manage the Media. The Editor-in-Chief is the main contact and advocate for Crosscurrents Magazine between the campus and the ASUPS Director of Medias & Technology. Hiring is overseen by this position. 

Hiring Schedule: Hired yearly, at the end of the Academic Year for the following year. Applications typically open in May

Description: Oversees the layout for the Crosscurrents magazine

Hiring Schedule: Hired yearly, early fall semester

Description: Oversees the layout for the Crosscurrents magazine

Hiring Schedule: Hired yearly, early fall semester

Description: Oversees the poetry in Crosscurrents magazine

Hiring Schedule: Hired yearly, early fall semester

Description: Oversees the prose in Crosscurrents magazine

Hiring Schedule: Hired yearly, early fall semester

Description: Oversees the art in Crosscurrents magazine

Hiring Schedule: Hired yearly, early fall semester