North Central Review
Your undergraduate literary journal
Current Information
Spring 2012 Cover Design Contest
We are looking for designs that utilize the imagery within the poem, "A Boat Beneath a Sunny Sky", as well as the text itself to work together to create a completed cover.
A Boat Beneath a Sunny Sky
A boat beneath a sunny sky,
Lingering onward dreamily
In an evening of July --
Children three that nestle near,
Eager eye and willing ear,
Pleased a simple tale to hear --
Long has paled that sunny sky:
Echoes fade and memories die:
Autumn frosts have slain July.
Still she haunts me, phantomwise,
Alice moving under skies
Never seen by waking eyes.
Children yet, the tale to hear,
Eager eye and willing ear,
Lovingly shall nestle near.
In a Wonderland they lie,
Dreaming as the days go by,
Dreaming as the summers die:
Ever drifting down the stream --
Lingering in the golden dream --
Life, what is it but a dream?
Contest Rules
The NC Review is currently accepting submissions for our Spring '12 issue. Check out the Submissions page for deadlines and submission guidelines, including new information about submitting color artwork. If you want to learn more about compiling a literary magazine, it's never too late to join the NC Review! Meetings are held Mondays from 4-6 pm. If interested, please contact our editors by Email nccreview@noctrl.edu.
You can also email us to get a copy of the latest issue.
Finally, check out the North Central Chronicle, which now features student poetry each week:
We are looking for designs that utilize the imagery within the poem, "A Boat Beneath a Sunny Sky", as well as the text itself to work together to create a completed cover.
A Boat Beneath a Sunny Sky
A boat beneath a sunny sky,
Lingering onward dreamily
In an evening of July --
Children three that nestle near,
Eager eye and willing ear,
Pleased a simple tale to hear --
Long has paled that sunny sky:
Echoes fade and memories die:
Autumn frosts have slain July.
Still she haunts me, phantomwise,
Alice moving under skies
Never seen by waking eyes.
Children yet, the tale to hear,
Eager eye and willing ear,
Lovingly shall nestle near.
In a Wonderland they lie,
Dreaming as the days go by,
Dreaming as the summers die:
Ever drifting down the stream --
Lingering in the golden dream --
Life, what is it but a dream?
Contest Rules
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 11 in
- Folded to make front (right) & back (left)
- Must include phrases:
- North Central Review
- Spring 2012
- The "NCR" logo
- Can use the whole poem, phrases, lines, or select words
- We encourage you to contact us with questions
- Can submit multiple designs
The NC Review is currently accepting submissions for our Spring '12 issue. Check out the Submissions page for deadlines and submission guidelines, including new information about submitting color artwork. If you want to learn more about compiling a literary magazine, it's never too late to join the NC Review! Meetings are held Mondays from 4-6 pm. If interested, please contact our editors by Email nccreview@noctrl.edu.
You can also email us to get a copy of the latest issue.
Finally, check out the North Central Chronicle, which now features student poetry each week:
Fall and Winter 2011 Event: NCC UNDERGROUND
Two evenings each term, visit the NCR-sponsored Student/Faculty Reading Series, located in the the Fireside Lounge in WAC on the second floor on the following Monday nights from 7:00 - 8:30 PM:
October 24th: NC Review Reading Series
(Professional and student writers reading written work in open mic setting)
November 14th: NC Review Reading Series
(Professional and student writers reading written work in open mic setting)
An open mic will follow each feature reading--poetry (2-3 poems), prose (up to three pages), comedy, and music are all welcome. Also, there will be food and drinks! Don't miss this unique monthly celebration of verbal panache and smooth, lightly tousled artistry.
Update: Our event was recently featured at Patch.com local, read all about it!
October 24th: NC Review Reading Series
(Professional and student writers reading written work in open mic setting)
November 14th: NC Review Reading Series
(Professional and student writers reading written work in open mic setting)
An open mic will follow each feature reading--poetry (2-3 poems), prose (up to three pages), comedy, and music are all welcome. Also, there will be food and drinks! Don't miss this unique monthly celebration of verbal panache and smooth, lightly tousled artistry.
Update: Our event was recently featured at Patch.com local, read all about it!