We are Northeastern University’s official, award-winning literary arts magazine.

Our triannual publications showcase exceptional poetry, prose, photography, and artwork created by Northeastern students, staff, and alumni. As an organization, we provide authors and artists with constructive criticism devised by our community. Our general members help our executive board select the highest quality pieces from our submission pool, developing their foundational principles of art, design, writing, and critique. Over the course of the semester, Spectrum builds close connections within this creative community and cultivates a truly collaborative critique experience.

FAQs

Is there a theme?

No. The magazine title and theme are chosen after submissions close. There's no specific theme we expect anyone to follow.

What are your submission guidelines?

The submission guidelines can be found on our "Submit" page! Or, you can click here. Please read them carefully before you submit any pieces.

When do I hear back?

At least two weeks before the Release Party. To learn when our next Release Party is, please check the newsletter or our Instagram. You will hear back from us whether or not your piece is accepted, so pay close attention to your inbox.

How can I get more involved?

Attending weekly meetings is the easiest way to stay involved. If you're interested in joining eboard or Creative Committee, please reach out to us over email:

spectrum.magazine@gmail.com

OUR PROCESS

Receive

We accept submissions of poetry, prose, art, and photography by Northeastern students, faculty, and alumni. Submissions are open year-round!

Critique

During our general meetings, our members review and discuss our submissions. Ratings collected during these meetings have an impact on what gets selected for the magazine or not.

Create

Our design team assesses our pool of submissions, creates pairings, and designs the magazine spreads. Each issue is uniquely curated around the common themes found in the accepted submissions.

At the end of every season, we hold a release party to celebrate the completion of the issue and the creativity it beholds.

Repeat

Then we start again! We build three editions every year: Spring, Summer, and Fall.