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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

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Meet the Team 2026-27 Editorial Staff Faculty Advisor Dr. Rebecca Macijeski, she/her Favorite color: "I'm cheating. I have two favorites. Green and burgundy." Undergrad: BA double major in English and Music, MFA in Writing, Poetry Concentration, PhD in English: Creative Dissertation. Current: Associate Professor, Coordinator of Creative Writing Programs. I've once played water glasses as part of an orchestra concert. I have an extra artery in my left eye. Associate Editor Avery Pritchard, she/her Second year on Argus Junior Liberal Arts major at LSC; concentration in Humanities and Social Thought Favorite color: purple I have 4 weenie dogs, and I am a total music nerd The Peacock Design Editor Joan Barbier, she/her Third year on Argus Masters student in English, concentration in Creative Writing Favorite color: silver I am currently working on my thesis, which is about creative writing and dreams, and my all time favorite band is The Cure. Assistant Design Editor Cale Arceneaux, he/him First year on Argus Senior History major at LSC Favorite color: heather green I’m a musical theatre nerd! I spent a majority of my money on Lego sets in highschooldit me. It's easy. PR Manager Raleigh Lusignan, she/her Fourth year on Argus Senior BFA Production and Design major with History minor Favorite color: pink My favorite animals are Madagascar hissing cockroaches, and I love to sew! Newsletter Coordinator Meredith Nezat, she/her First year on Argus Sophomore Liberal Arts major with a concentration in Humanities and Social Thought Favorite color: pink and green I have played piano for 12 years Junior Editor Nathan Franklin, he/him First year on Argus Sophomore English major with a minor in Communications Favorite color: dark brown I love to give my friends tarot readings, and I have a slight hyperfixation on Molly collectibles! Editor-in-Chief Rebecca Scott, she/her Fourth year on Argus Senior English and Liberal Arts major at LSC; Literature concentration! Favorite color: blood red I have 4 cats, all named Moon in different languages! My thesis is on cannibalism lit and pomegranates Copy Editor Katie Grace Rion, she/her First year on Argus Senior English major with a concentration in Creative Writing a minor in Film Favorite color: wine red I have been to 20+ concerts & I love doing makeup! Argus Design Editor Zoey Guthrie, she/her Third year on Argus Junior Fine and Graphic Arts major Favorite color: purple I have been drawing since I was little, I like to cut and dye my own hair, and I have chickens! Assistant Design Editor Rosie Ray, she/her First year on Argus Sophomore Fine and Graphic Arts major Favorite color: green I have a great Pyrenees and a great Dane Pyrenees mix named Cosmo and Doug, I was apart of my high schools 100th graduating class! PR Assistant Dru Thibodeaux, she/her First year on Argus Sophomore Liberal Arts major Favorite color: lavender I love Buffy the Vampire Slayer I’m double jointed in my fingers. Junior Editor Abbygale Sims, she/her First year on Argus Second year Liberal Arts major in LSC with a minor in English Favorite color: pink Lover of crocs and huge Hayley Williams fan! Junior Editor Lilly Westfall, she/her First year on argus Freshman English major with a concentration in Literature Favorite color: lilac I have 4 cats and my favorite band is Fleetwood Mac Our Contributors Kai Burnham, she/they Freshman English major Favorite color: blue grey I am an aspiring author I have been in band since 6th grade! Sam Morris, she/they Senior Fine and Graphic Arts major Favorite color: periwinkle or deep red My favorite band is Three Days Grace and I love kitty cats! Harls Manry, she/her Senior Fine and Graphic Arts major with a concentration in Studio Arts Favorite color: all the colors! I was taught to sing by a classically trained opera singer Michael Bergeron, he/him Sophomore English major with a creative writing concentration Favorite color: sunset orange I have a Stone Temple Pilots tattoo I have clocked 2,500+ hours in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.

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Frequently Asked Questions Where can I find a physical copy of Argus? Where can I find old copies of Argus? Is Argus free to submit to/Is Argus free to obtain? Does each submission have to follow the theme? Do I need to be an Art Major or an English Major to submit? Will I be guaranteed a spot in the magazine if I submit? Are there any restrictions on content and/or subject matter? Where do I put my name on my submission? How many times can I submit? Are there page limits for writing? Can I put publication in Argus on my resume even if I did not win a prize? Can I resubmit a piece to Argus I have already submitted before? What does 'tasteful nudity' entail?

What Is A 'Zine? Here is everything you need to know about our new addition this year: 'Zines!! Totally Free! Handmade! Each Zine release will be totally unique! New Zine each month! Coming very soon! Argus has created a new format for Artists to express themselves called 'Zines! Zines are small handmade publications Argus will release monthly to excite everyone for this year's magazine theme! Zines will be available at the Argus bulletin board on the third floor of Kyser and tabling events.

Nana's Icebox Nana’s Icebox is a literary magazine for young adults dedicated to poetry, fiction, nonfiction, photography, and artwork that endeavors to celebrate and preserve the roots of childlike wonder for Louisiana creatives. At Nana’s Icebox, we want our magazine to be just that: an icebox. A preservation device and a time capsule. A space to record the highs and lows for Louisiana creatives residing in the muck and the concrete, the towns and the parishes, the places we know and the places no one thought to check. Regardless of your background, your work deserves to be displayed at least once. Whether through the eclectic magnets on the fridge door, the grime that you can’t seem to clean out of the seals, or the mysterious jar that’s been on the top shelf for as long as you can remember (even Nana can’t recall its origins), we want to hear your story, breathe in your words, and appreciate your artistry. Midsummer evenings on a porch swing, swatting at mosquitoes. Eating homemade gumbo on the first cold day in late Autumn. A child's first Mardi Gras parade. Your nana’s collection of angels and trinkets. This is the essence of Nana’s Icebox. Meet the Staff 1/4 Faculty & Editor-In-Chief Dr. Rebecca Macijeski (She/Her) Originally from Vermont and now living in Natchitoches, Dr. Rebecca Macijeski serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Nana’s Icebox. She used to love going to sit underneath the big trees in her neighborhood growing up, watching the light change from season to season. In her college years, she was an English and Music double major. Currently, she is NSU's Coordinator of Creative Writing Programs and an Associate Professor. She has been published in many literary magazines before, has edited for various literary magazines, and even serves as the Faculty Advisor for NSU’s campus Literary Magazine, Argus. An adventurous spirit she is, she got close to being arrested when she “(accidentally?) trespassed on a Roman ruin in Duino, Italy.” 1/4 Visuals Editor Kam Harris (They/Them) Our Visuals Editor, Kam Harris, comes from Alexandria, Louisiana. They love running a Dungeons and Dragons session for people who'd never played before, and seeing the joy and camaraderie they formed together. They are a senior here at NSU, pursuing an English degree with a concentration in Creative Writing and a minor in Film. They are a storyteller with a knack for the weird and bold, and deep roots in southern nature. A sucker for the smaller details, they have a knack for noticing detail in oddest places! Because of this, they’re not afraid of (most) scary looking bugs! 1/4 Fiction Editor Avery Pritchard (She/Her) From Ponchatoula, Louisiana comes the Fiction Editor, Avery Pritchard. Not too keen on directions, she has gotten lost several times on various vacations with her friends and family. Most notably, she got lost in Biloxi looking for a place to eat. She’s a sophomore pursuing a Liberal Arts degree with a concentration in Humanities and Social Thought. She serves as the president for the campus library fraternity and the copy editor for the campus literary magazine. With 5 dogs, 1 cat, and part of the feminist hive mind with Rebecca Scott, there is no surprise she loves writing about women and her experiences as a woman in the south. 1/4 Poetry Editor Kathryn Sanders (She/Her) An NSU senior from Shreveport, Louisiana, Kathryn Sanders serves as the Poetry Editor for Nana’s Icebox. As a child, she loved spending every Christmas with her family. Having this issue be submitted during the holidays is like a dream come true for her! She is a History major, also pursuing a minor in Creative Writing, graduating from NSU this December. Not only is she graduating this semester, but she is also marrying her best friend on Pi Day – how cute! Though she isn’t exactly sure where life and career will take her after graduation and marriage, she is excited to be catapulted into this new chapter of her life. “Nana really likes to hang our projects on the fridge – she says she "likes being reminded of when we were little every time she opens the icebox." Now that I’m grown, I see why she does. It’s important to remember the childlike wonder and innocence we had when we made those things.” Follow Us