Student newspapers and periodicals
Found in 47 Collections and/or Records:
Iris, 1971 - 1982
"The main criterion for the selection of articles and poems has been 'a personal and sensitive recording of emotion, observation, reflection, thought, or confrontation." (Dedication, v.1). The Iris was founded on November 4, 1971, to commemorate the 200th birthday anniversary of James Montgomery (1771-1854), the British journalist and poet who edited "The Sheffield Irish" for 31 years, and to perpetuate the memory of his humanitarian principles.
Lone Rhino, 1982 - 1983
A student newspaper that "would like to be considered as a supplement to the Argus. The individuals involved in the Lone Rhino have decided on four 'cornerstone' concerns...voter apathy, nuclear activity (energy or militaristic), civil rights, and the environment are the bases for our wide range of articles and editorials." (Editorial, 1st issue)
Oracle, 1888
The Oracle is "published semi-monthly in the interests of the Illinois Wesleyan University by its Greek letter fraternities." (pg. 6, v.2:no.3)
Park Place Economist, 1993-2019, 2021-
The Park Place Economist is one of just a handful of undergraduate journals of economics in the world. The journal publishes scholarly research articles in economics by Illinois Wesleyan University undergraduates. Articles range from basic topical explorations to focused senior research.
Pollyanna, 1985
"This April Fool's, the Argus pokes fun at Wesleyan with the "Pollyanna," a satire of campus life at IWU. The "Pollyanna" is not meant to be a spoof of the "Wesleyana," but rather a takeoff of the IWU community using the yearbook format as a vehicle for creative expression." (Disclaimer)
Pseudonym Required, 2010
Pseudonym Required was an experiment in publishing creative writing at Illinois Wesleyan University in 2010.
Publick Occurences, 2009
Publick Occurrences is a "DIY on-campus zine to express our feelings about the state of things and the way we believe." (v.1) Illinois Wesleyan University students are responsible for its content.
Purple Page, 1961
"Theoretically, this is a magazine of satire and protest. It is modeled after no other existing publication. This magazine is published by an independent group of students." (Purple Punctuation, v.1,no.1)
Res Publica, 1996-
Rhapsodies in Green, 1939
"We, the Freshman, class of 1942, are proud to announce the publication of "Rhapsodies in Green", successor to the "Green Inklings," a similar magazine which was issued in 1936, 1937, and 1938 at Illinois Wesleyan." (Preface)