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A Blurb About Us: Argus is Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Art and Literary Magazine. Publication began in the Fall of 1976. We are an all-inclusive organization that stands for the right of free speech paired with artistic expression. Every year, a new edition of the magazine is produced by the staff from the submissions of the students on campus. Each edition is available both in print and digitally, and is created by a student-run editorial team under the guidance of a faculty advisor from the Department of English, Languages, and Cultural Studies. Submissions open in the fall to supply content for release of a new edition each spring, which contains original works of poetry, prose, fine art, and photography. Undergraduate as well as graduate students may submit to the magazine. Submissions are selective. They are reviewed anonymously and voted on by the Argus editorial team. Having work published in the magazine is an honor to list on a resume, and also makes students eligible to win a cash prize in their genre. The Story of ‘Argus’: Here is the original wording of ‘The Story of Argus’ from the first edition that came out in 1976: "According to Greek mythology, Argus was a giant with a hundred eyes. While some of his eyes “slept,” he kept watch with the others. Hermes lulled Argus to sleep with his magic lyre and then slew him with a stone. Upon finding the dead Argus, Hera, queen of the Gods, placed his eyes in the tail of the peacock. The cover of ARGUS represents the ancient legend handed down to us by the Greeks. To illustrate the story of the mythical Argus, Rivers Murphy, Associate Professor of Art, has drawn a single peacock’s feather, within whose “eye” is the Greek letter RHO, meaning one hundred. Murphy’s feather represents in symbolic terms the idea upon which the magazine ARGUS is based—that of a single publication in which the varied talents and varied points of view of NSU students may find expression." See here for the first Argus and where this section of text came from

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Guidelines All submissions to Argus , Northwestern State University's art and literary magazine, should be original work. Only submissions from an official student email account will qualify. Students can send an unlimited amount of submissions to any or all categories: Fiction Poetry Creative Nonfiction Photography Fine Arts Mixed Media Play Manuscripts Important things to note when submitting: Please submit only one piece per submission Please submit a piece only once; submitting the same piece multiple times DOES NOT improve chances Your name should not be in the word document or in the file name to maintain objectivity and prevent bias Profanity, triggering material, and tasteful nudity are allowed---but please use content warnings when appropriate Any student from any major can submit (graduate and undergraduate) Following the theme is recommended, but not required If your work is selected for publication, it may be edited along the following categories: adjusting margins and/or justification, fixing typos, altering spacing, and deleting/adding content warnings. Argus ' Golden Rule of Submissions: DO NOT PUT YOUR LEGAL NAME ANYWHERE!!! For more detailed submission guidelines by genre, please visit our Submittable page.

art and literary magazine est. 1976 ARGUS Celebrating 50+ years of publication Submit Archive The Story Behind the Pages 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. 2027 theme Fruit of Life Guidelines All submissions to Argus, Northwestern State University's art and literary magazine, should be original work. Only submissions from an official student email account will qualify. Students can send an unlimited amount of submissions to any or all categories: Fiction Poetry Creative Nonfiction Photography Fine Arts Mixed Media Play Manuscripts Important things to note when submitting: Please submit only one piece per submission Please submit a piece only once; submitting the same piece multiple times DOES NOT improve chances Your name should not be in the word document or in the file name to maintain objectivity and prevent bias Profanity, triggering material, and tasteful nudity are allowed---but please use content warnings when appropriate Any student from any major can submit (graduate and undergraduate) Following the theme is recommended, but not required If your work is selected for publication, it may be edited along the following categories: adjusting margins and/or justification, fixing typos, altering spacing, and deleting/adding content warnings. Argus' Golden Rule of Submissions: DO NOT PUT YOUR LEGAL NAME ANYWHERE!!! For more detailed submission guidelines by genre, please visit our Submittable page.

Hiring More than a Magazine There is a unique kind of magic in helping someone’s art or writing see the light of day—and that is exactly what we do at Argus. For over 50 years, our magazine has been a proud home for creative voices, and today, that legacy is carried forward by an editorial team that is a true family. When you join us, you aren't just building resume-worthy experience or being a part of an award-winning publication; you are finding your people. As part of the broader Purple Media Network, you’ll join a tight-knit community of creators who celebrate each other's talents, collaborate across campus, and lift each other up. Whether you are editing, designing, or brainstorming our next big edition, you’ll find a supportive space to grow your skills and make lifelong friends. Come be a part of our story! Editorial Staff Requirements Must be a full-time student at Northwestern State University Must have at least a 2.0 semester and 2.5 cumulative GPA Must be able to attend mandatory workshop each semester Must be able to attend bi-weekly meetings and events throughout the semester Have a positive mindset Work well in team environments No previous publishing experience required! Our Positions Editorial Staff These positions receive scholarships and are contractually bound Associate Editor Design Editor Copy Editor Assistant Design Editor PR Manager PR Assistant Website Coordinator Junior Editors Contributors These positions are volunteer based and do not receive a scholarship Contributing Writer Contributing Artist Contributing Photographer Applications are currently closed For positon details or hiring inquires, please email argusnsu@gmail.com

Northwestern State University of Louisiana est. 1976 ARGUS About Us Argus is Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Art and Literary Magazine. We are an all-inclusive organization that stands for the right of free speech paired with artistic expression. Every year, a new edition of the magazine is produced by the staff from the submissions of the students on campus. Each edition is available both in print and digitally and is created by a student-run editorial team under the guidance of a faculty advisor from the Department of English, Languages, and Cultural Studies. Letter from the Editor-in-Chief Welcome to the digital home of Argus! For fifty years, Argus has served as a vessel for the vibrant, sometimes strange, and creative voices of our campus. This website is a living, breathing expansion of our publications. Here, we have the space to showcase student art and literature in real time, keeping our community’s creative pulse visible to all. A literary and art magazine is more than just a collection of pages; it is a collaborative record of a specific moment. Within the pages, you will find work that comforts, disrupts, and delights. Whether you are here to read a piece of poetry, lose yourself in a short story, or spend time with a beautiful visual piece, we hope you find something that resonates with you. To our readers: thank you for stepping inside, staying a while, and keeping the conversation alive. Explore, stay curious, and enjoy the work. Warmly, Rebecca Scott EIC 2024-2027 Submissions: Now Open! Guidelines FAQs READ OUR PAST EDITIONS Phobias Serendipity Read here Read here Interested in more? Check out our full archive! Archive

culture magazine est. 2026 The Peacock The Peacock serves as the critical eye of Argus Art & Literary Magazine, extending our vision beyond the page and into the cultural landscape. While Argus preserves the timeless voice of our student creators, The Peacock captures the immediate pulse of the world in offering insightful perspectives, curated discovery, and deep-dive interviews on the art, sound, and stories defining our generation. We don't just showcase culture; we converse with it. Submit 2026 theme Metamorphosis • LIVE EVERY WEEK ON KNWD 91.7 FM Check out our YouTube! The Argus Hour is a one-hour podcast that serves to give local artists a platform. Our show covers topics like art, literature, writing, music, and more! Interested in coming on our show? Let us know! Email us at argusnsu@gmail.com