Words of wisdom
These 10 exceptional UW publications are full of stories told for students, by students.
In a time when young people are often criticized for a lack of interest in reading, many Huskies are proving that storytelling is here to stay — whether as long features or short poems, written word or visual art. Students have long been the voice of the UW’s three campuses: reporting on campus news and sports, sharing informed opinions on what’s happening in their communities, writing poems of self-reflection, creating art for social resistance and much more. Here’s a small sampling of the many publications spotlighting UW student storytellers (and not only English majors!) — and the many student organizations welcoming creative Huskies to help make it happen.
Student newspapers: The Daily, Husky Herald and Tacoma Ledger
Since its founding in 1891, the UW’s student newspaper has been the leading source of news, investigative reporting, sports updates, opinion and much more for Huskies in Seattle. As its name promises, the Daily publishes stories every day about the events and influences that make up the campus environment. More than 250 students are involved, providing a great opportunity to learn and practice journalism and publishing with an award-winning publication.
The UW’s Bothell and Tacoma campuses each also have impressive student-run papers: the Husky Herald and the Tacoma Ledger, respectively, uphold the same standards for excellence through online articles and occasional printed editions.
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Many students stand around a college newsroom.
Student journalists at the Daily on the UW's Seattle campus.
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One student holds a newspaper and two others look on.
UW Bothell's student editors for the Husky Herald.
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Copies of a newspaper hung up on a wall
Issues of the Ledger, UW Tacoma's student newspaper.
All three UW campuses have powerful, prolific student-run newspapers: from left, Seattle's the Daily, Bothell's Husky Herald and the Tacoma Ledger.
HOMEROOM
In 2015, a group of students started the organization Asian Americans in Media, aiming to build a place where young creatives of Asian descent could share their unique perspectives. That organization became HOMEROOM, where a team of designers, writers and marketers put together a glossy, visually intriguing 100-page annual magazine. Off the page, their outreach committee hosts events to connect with Huskies and promote the passions of Asian students.
Past issues of HOMEROOM, a student-run publication focused on Asian American storytelling.
Students attend a launch party for HOMEROOM magazine.
Black Student Journal
During the winter quarter of 2023, the Black Student Journal began to publish quarterly issues that center narratives from Black voices at the UW and the larger Seattle community, “to foster care, joy, and transformation.” In addition to crafting and elevating Black stories, Black Student Journal members host a variety of events, including a monthly book club to support the works of Black authors, poetry slams and moderated discussions with campus leaders such as President Robert J. Jones.
A poetry slam hosted by the UW Black Student Journal
DARKROOM
While trends turn increasingly to digital content, the students of the Analog Club promote the physical medium of film photography. In addition to creating their annual DARKROOM magazine, members engage with other photographers at the UW through photo walks around the city, workshops on film cameras and creating a community that preserves enduring creative art forms.
True to form, the Analog Club officers can be seen in these film negatives.
DARKROOM is a photography-focused magazine published by the UW Analog Club.
Voyage
Flip through Voyage magazine and suddenly you’re on an adventure, as students share travel stories about studying abroad, vacationing with family, solo traveling and much more. Each featured tale goes beyond the travel cliches, exploring the many layers of each journey. The yearly magazine also showcases photos that tell the stories of city streets, local dishes, magnificent landmarks and memorable landscapes — all through the eyes of a Husky.
The annual Voyage magazine spotlights student tales of travel.
Students pick up copies of Voyage at the magazine's launch party.
Literary and arts magazines: Bricolage, Clamor and Tahoma West
Husky fiction writers, poets and visual artists can channel their creativity through literary and art magazines that provide space to explore identity, passions, connections and more. Since 1983, Bricolage on the Seattle campus has selected student prose, poetry and visual art for their annual anthology — curated, edited and designed by students. Similarly, Clamor showcases the artistry of the Bothell campus, with digital and physical publications and gallery exhibitions. And Tahoma West invites the UW Tacoma community to contribute creative works and be part of the publication’s 30-year history.
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Two copies of a journal on a table.
Bricolage is a literary and visual arts journal published by UW student in Seattle.
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Cover of a journal with a dog painting on it
UW Bothell publishes Clamor, its annual literary and arts journal.
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Copies of a magazine spread out on a table
UW Tacoma publishes Tahoma West, its literary and arts journal.
Each campus boasts a high-caliber annual literary-and-arts magazine: from left, Seattle's Bricolage, Bothell's Clamor and Tacoma's Tahoma West.
Story by Haylee Nguyen // Photos courtesy of student publications
Originally published September 2026
