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November 02, 2004
Fulcrum, version 2.0
Cassi Nelson
Staff Writer
Hamline’s literary journal has been revamped and has many changes in store for this year’s issue, the most dramatic being the introduction of an online version.
The Fulcrum has traditionally limited the amount of art, poetry and short literature it accepts, but having an online version, said editor Charlie Lenz, opens the doors to many more facets of art.
This will allow the journal to accept short films and music, as well as longer submissions. Lenz said there will also be room for more avant-garde submissions, such as math equations.
The online version totes a wider audience and encourages inclusiveness. The availability will not only increase the number of people who see it on campus, but also reaches an off-campus audience, said Lenz.
The online journal will also allow for students, faculty and staff on the Hamline campus to be a part of the selection process. Lenz said the journal will be able to solicit ratings on submissions from the campus at large.
Another change is how submissions will be handled. In the past, only select pieces were published. This year, all submitted pieces will be published on the website (at the editor’s discretion).
Of course, the printed journal, which the Fulcrum staff calls the “showcase” of the web journal, will still be available.
The Fulcrum print version works will be selected through a combination of input from editors, the art selection committee and online ratings.
If there are enough multimedia submissions, the journal may release a CD-ROM as well, Lenz said.
The Fulcrum is encouraging all kinds of art and fiction, essays and genre pieces, and even romance novels, quipped Associate Editor Kristin Irwin.
The Fulcrum will accept submissions through Nov. 5. Pieces can be submitted by e-mail or through campus mail. Submission guidelines are available outside the Fulcrum office (DS 120) or online.
Posted by msveum at November 2, 2004 11:06 AM
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