Pamplin College proudly oversees several student-produced publications, including the newspaper The Bell Ringer, the magazine The Phoenix, Sand Hills Literary Magazine, and Yell!, the Women’s and Gender Studies magazine.
The Bell Ringer provides an online platform for student stories and photos, alongside a printed newspaper released several times a year, covering significant events that matter to our student body. The Phoenix invites submissions of essays, commentary, photography, and poetry from all majors, fostering a diverse range of voices. Yell! focuses on student art, writing, and research through social justice lenses, featuring updates on campus events and resources for activism. Since 1973, Sand Hills Literary Magazine has showcased the best in student creative writing and visual art, including alumni work, fostering a rich and diverse range of voices in a variety of genres and mediums.
Together, these publications promote creativity and dialogue within the Augusta University and Greater Augusta communities. Students are encouraged to join our vibrant team, gaining valuable experience and making their voices heard through journalism, creative writing, and advocacy.
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Augusta University's Student-Produced Magazine
The Phoenix Magazine is a student-written, photographed, designed, and published print magazine. Communication majors can join the magazine to become editors, designers, writers, and photographers for its feature articles. The magazine is advised by Professor Dylan Wilson.
The Phoenix won first place nationwide for its cover design at the CMA (College Media Association) awards in New York City in 2020.
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Student Online and Print Newspaper
The Bell Ringer has been our college newspaper since 1957. Today students write, edit, and produce written, photographic, and video news for print and online publication. Currently advised by faculty member Rachel Balducci, students have covered university and community news for generations and keep winning awards.
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AU Alumni and Student Creativity Unite
Sand Hills Literary Magazine, founded in 1973, has long been a showcase for creative writing and visual art. At one time limited to students, Sand Hills has expanded and now accepts the best poetry, prose, and art from emerging and established authors and artists across the United States. It has featured work from notable alumni and authors such as Louise Shivers and Judith Ortiz Cofer, as well as interviews with nationally acclaimed writers like Ada Limón and Peter Heller. Under the direction of Associate Professor, Dr. Spencer Wise, AU students enrolled in the Sand Hills class learn the processes of print and web publishing—from blind reviews to editing to layout and design.
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Augusta University's Women's and Gender Studies Magazine
Yell! is Augusta University's Women's and Gender Studies magazine, created by and for students. Inside our issues you will find student art, writing, and research created through a variety of social justice lenses. You'll also find updates about recent and upcoming campus and community events, lists of local resources for activism or for those in need, and ways to get involved.
