Question 1

Why is it called Argus/Why a peacock?

Accepted Answer

The magazine is named after a character from Greek Mythos.  Argus, specifically Argus Panoptes, is the name of a giant with one hundred eyes who was slain by Hermes.  Argus was a servant to Hera, who took pity on him.  She placed the symbol of his 100 eyes on the tails of peacocks to commemorate him.  This makes the peacock a perfect symbol; the eyes represent all the different stories/opinions that come from students found in each edition of the magazine.

Find our more on the Lore page!

Question 2

Where can I find a physical copy of Argus?

Accepted Answer

• 3rd Floor Kyser, by the Argus bulletin board next to Room 337
 • Library
 • NSU's Post Office
 • CAPA 
 • University Place 1
 • University Place 2
 • Columns
 • Varnado
 • Storybrew Cafe on Front Street in downtown Natchitoches

Question 3

Where can I find old copies of Argus?

Accepted Answer

You can find old copies of Argus many ways.
 • Digitally here(https://archive.org/search.php?query=mediatype%3Atexts+AND+collection%3Anorthwesternstate+AND+subject%3A%22Literary+Magazine%22&sort=-publicdate)
 • A physical copy in the Watson library's archive
 • Sometimes we give away old editions of Argus at events around campus

Question 4

Is Argus free to submit to/Is Argus free to obtain?

Accepted Answer

You can submit as much as you'd like to Argus FOR FREE.

Each edition is paid for by your tuition, so if you find a book, then you can take as many as you'd like FOR FREE!

Question 5

What is the production/publishing schedule for Argus?

Accepted Answer

Fall: Submission time; submissions are usually due the Friday of Finals week (sometime in December)

Spring: Book is made, printed, and then given out at the end of Spring or possibly the beginning of the following Fall.

Summer: Main hiring time for new editorial team members; this information is usually on our social medias and Student Messenger.

Question 6

Does each submission have to follow the theme?

Accepted Answer

No, but if your submission does follow the theme in some way then it may be more likely to be selected for publication.

Question 7

Do I need to be an Art Major or an English Major to submit?

Accepted Answer

No. All current NSU students in all majors are eligible to submit.

Question 8

Will I be guaranteed a spot in the magazine if I submit?

Accepted Answer

No. There is a limited amount of space in the magazine, so we cannot offer publication to everyone. Often even very strong pieces do not quite make the editorial cut.  Selection for the magazine is determined via voting by our editorial team.

Fun fact: Names of submitters cannot be seen by the Argus staff.  They can only be seen by the Editor-in-Chief, who does not vote.  Names are revealed to the staff only when the book is published in order to protect anonymity and ensure against bias.

Question 9

Are there any restrictions on content and/or subject matter?

Accepted Answer

We do not censor our content in any way, but we want to keep our fellow students safe.  This is why we include content warnings. Publication of any particular piece is up to the discretion of the entire editorial team.

Question 10

Where do I put my name on my submission?

Accepted Answer

NOWHERE!!  Please do not put your name anywhere in your submission--this includes headers and/or file names. We ask that you do not include your name so that we can protect against bias in the publication review and selection process. If you want to go by a pseudonym or stay anonymous, that is also an option you can select on the submission form.

Question 11

Is there a particular format I should follow when submitting my work?

Accepted Answer

Please look at our Guidelines page!(https://archive.org/search.php?query=mediatype%3Atexts+AND+collection%3Anorthwesternstate+AND+subject%3A%22Literary+Magazine%22&sort=-publicdate)

Question 12

How many times can I submit?

Accepted Answer

You can submit an unlimited amount of pieces to any of the four categories.  DO NOT SUBMIT ONE PIECE MORE THAN ONCE.

Question 13

Are there page limits for writing?

Accepted Answer

Any piece, especially prose, cannot exceed 10 pages.

Question 14

If I am hired for an editorial position with Argus, does that mean I can't submit?

Accepted Answer

Everyone is encouraged to submit.  This includes staff.  All submissions are reviewed anonymously, so this prevents bias toward our own editors.

Question 15

Can I put publication in Argus on my resume even if I did not win a prize?

Accepted Answer

Of course you can!  Argus has limited space, so making it in is a big achievement.  Share your accomplishment.

Question 16

Can I resubmit a piece to Argus I have already submitted before?

Accepted Answer

If the piece has not been published in a previous edition of Argus, you are welcome to submit again.

Question 17

What does 'tasteful nudity' entail?

Accepted Answer

The definition of tasteful nudity is at the discretion of the editorial team.

Question 18

How can I get in contact with someone at Argus?

Accepted Answer

Best way is to email us at argusnsu@gmail.com.(argusnsu@gmail.com)

DM's are not a good way to get in touch with us.

Question 19

Have a question that isn't answered here?

Accepted Answer

Shoot us an email at argusnsu@gmail.com!(argusnsu@gmail.com)

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