Below are some of the groups on campus that focus on literature of any kind. Some create magazines, some hold poetry readings, and some form book clubs! Click the arrow next to each group to find the org for you!
Website: https://www.asquaredmag.org/
Instagram: @asquared_mag
Main Contacts: Lana Zheng & Cat Li (Co-Presidents)
Focus/Mission: a/squared magazine is a dynamic and inclusive magazine that provides a platform for students to express their creativity in an inspiring, supportive environment. We aim to create an atmosphere that aids in the growth of many different skills while providing the opportunity to explore new abilities. Fashion, culture, local news—whatever you may be interested in, a/squared magazine offers a space where you can explore your talents and share your voice with others. At a/squared magazine, we are committed to creating a publication that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of our members. We aim to showcase the talents of creative individuals from across the campus and the city of Ann Arbor, producing original, authentic, and creative work that speaks to the issues and ideas that matter most to our community. By creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, we hope to encourage collaboration, experimentation, and innovation in all aspects of our work.
Email: hcumich@gmail.com
Instagram: @hcumich
Main Contact: Sammy Koch (President | kochsam@umich.edu)
Focus/Mission: Her Campus at the University of Michigan is a contributing Platinum Level chapter for the National Her Campus online magazine, which is a popular online publication geared toward collegiate women worldwide. Members are required to produce at least one article per month on any topic of their choice. Members are also encouraged to promote the organization through events, working with community and campus organizations, and reaching out to readers through social media. Within the HC UMich, there are opportunities to be a Feature Writer, Feature Editor, or Social Media Representative.
HC UMich strives to create a welcoming and energetic community where those interested in writing and journalism can express their talents both individually and collaboratively. We continually strive to garnish more participation and publicity of the magazine on campus.
Please email hcumich@gmail.com for an application.
Email: hopelesslyellow@gmail.com
Instagram: @hopelesslyellow
Main Contact: Phoebe Spar (Treasurer)
Focus/Mission: Hopelessly Yellow is a digital brand that highlights mental wellness and positivity through writing, art, music, and media. In a world that, at times, feels hopeless, learning to love the littlest joys makes life feel more full…More yellow. Hopelessly Yellow is a feeling, a mindset, and a community: it is a golden lifestyle.
Email: maevy@umich.edu
Main Contact: Maeve Waugh
Focus/Mission: Idiosyncrasies is a literary magazine that aims to highlight and uplift the creative voices of UMich students who identify as neurodivergent or under the banner of mental difference. It will be primarily published online, in a format that prioritizes accessibility for readers, although we also hope to create an annual physical issue.
Email: officialmaemag@gmail.com
Instagram: @officialmaemag
Main Contact: Audrey Ling (Vice President)
Focus/Mission: MA:E Magazine is a new interest-based print publication and creative collective that focuses on the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) community at the University of Michigan. Our mission is to provide a space for members to engage, express, and empower themselves and one another through stories and the arts. Learn more at https://www.maemag.com/about-mae-magazine.
Emails: publisher@sheimagazine.com & eic@sheimagazine.com
Instagram: @shei_magazine
Focus/Mission: Since its 1999 debut as an Asian interest magazine, SHEI has transformed into the University of Michigan’s premier fashion, arts, and culture student publication. SHEI Magazine prides itself on delivering the latest fashions, featuring outstanding up and coming artists, and highlighting all the latest trends, whether that means announcing a new Ann Arbor restaurant opening or a shift in the fashion industry at large. With readership ranging from college students to esteemed alumni across the nation, we reach a wide demographic through our online, print, and social media platforms. SHEI releases two print magazine issues per year; our fall issue is released mid-December and our spring issue, mid-April. With our recently redesigned website, SHEI’s reach is even greater, with content that includes, but is not limited to, fashion, arts, and culture. From coverage of New York Fashion Week to tips on revamping an old nightstand, SHEI has it covered.
Email: michigangayly@gmail.com
Instagram: @michigangayly
Focus/Mission: The Michigan Gayly: LGBTQ+ Issues is a monthly periodical consisting of articles focused on LGBTQ+ issues here on campus and in the world at large. We want to elevate the voices of queer people in general with a focus on those who are most marginalized-- queer people of color, queer people of faith, trans and nonbinary folks, etc. We hope to create an outlet of self-expression for Michigan students of all backgrounds within the LGBTQ+ community, while also spreading awareness of LGBTQ+ issues to queer and straight readers alike.
Email: morgag@umich.edu
Instagram: @uwsumich
Main Contact: Morgan Grant
Focus/Mission: It is our mission and obligation to promote and foster artistic freedom and philanthropic ideas in minority communities and urban environments that promote unity, writing, and creative expression. Collectively, we will constitute a voice for people coming from marginalized communities that will strive to familiarize others with the struggles of underrepresented Americans. Our fundamental purpose will follow an original 4-block commandment represented by the acronym MAAP (Minority based, Activism, Art, & Philanthropy). This constitutes our goal to strive to respectfully represent minorities through activism, art, and philanthropy. MAAP is a guide for U.W.S. and will play a key role in our fundamental decision-making as an organization. At U.W.S. we will provide a safe and familiar environment for all P.O.C, where each member can hone their skills and participate in movements or shows meant to give back to our communities through entertainment and any aid we find ourselves capable of.
Email: whatthefmag@gmail.com
Instagram: @whatthefmagazine
Main Contacts: Autumn Drake & Madina Mohsini (Presidents)
Focus/Mission: At What the F, our mission is to act as a creative outlet for people with a variety of identities, such as gender, class, race, ethnicity, sexuality, ability, and socioeconomic status. We aim to use our pages, both online and in our print magazine, as a safe space to explore how intersecting identities contribute to distinct life experiences. Reach out to whatthefmag@gmail.com if you would like to get involved in our community!