ARTS & HUMANITIES STUDENTS' COUNCIL

What is Semicolon?
Semicolon is one of the official publications of the Arts and Humanities Students' Council, published bi-annually. Semicolon aims to showcase the best writing and thinking by students at Western -- the provocative, the considered, the critical analysis of our world and the stories we tell ourselves about it.
Submissions: Currently Closed
Submissions are currently closed, but stay tuned for our next issue! In the meantime, review our submission guidelines below.
Submission Guidelines
​Semicolon and Symposium run bi-annually, meaning that submissions will reopen at the beginning of each term. Any creative works, visual art, or essays that have been submitted for consideration outside Symposium and Semicolon MUST be disclosed! Remember: Pieces do not need to adhere to the theme. No submission will be accepted or refused based on adherence to the theme. All submissions must be e-mailed to ahscpubs@gmail.com in accordance with the criteria outlined below. Feel free to contact us here for any general questions/comments/concerns as well! NEW: Semicolon is now accepting French essays! Semicolon aims to showcase the best writing and thinking by students at Western -- we are looking for the provocative, for the considered, for the critical analysis of our world and the stories we tell ourselves about it. Although Semicolon primarily publishes essays, we may consider other academic work that pushes the boundaries of traditional academic conventions, so long as it ultimately represents a significant exercise in critical thought / analysis. *Submission Details:* 1. Subject Line: (Season) (Year) Semicolon Submission 2. Maximum word count: 2500 3. Only submissions that include name, pronouns, program, course code, grade and a ‘works cited’/bibliography will be considered. Any missing information will immediately disqualify your submission. 4. Write your name as you would like it to appear in Semicolon. 5. Essays must have been written for an A&H course on main campus/an affiliate. 6. Essays must have received a grade of 80% or higher. 7. A works cited page (MLA) must be included at the end of the essay unless specified that the essay contains no borrowed material. 8. Students should incorporate professor/TA feedback on their essay in their submission.