Black Rock and Sage

While ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø has long published literary magazines, Black Rock and Sage (BRS) was officially named and launched in 2002. In 2007, the magazine shifted its focus to be campus-only and is now known as ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø’s student journal of creative works. BRS is published annually by the Department of English and Philosophy with assistance from the Art, Music, and Theatre/Dance Departments.
The journal is staffed by ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø students, and all artistic contributions are produced by undergraduate and graduate Bengals from departments across the university. We accept submissions year-round with an annual deadline of February 14. We welcome all forms of artistic expression, including poetry, prose, plays, nonfiction essays for a general audience, visual art, photography, music, and theatre and dance performances. Current ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø students are encouraged to submit their best work.
Another way to get involved with BRS is through Literary Magazine Production (ENGL 4409/5509). In this spring semester course, students develop strategies for soliciting literary, art, music, and schematic submissions then, in exciting debates, select the poetry and prose to be published. ENGL 2206: Creative Writing Workshop is a prerequisite for undergraduates; there is not a prerequisite for graduate students in the humanities.
Visit for complete submission guidelines and information on the many lively events we host each year.
Email us with questions at brs@isu.edu and follow us on Instagram @brs_isujournal.