Pathfinder Magazine offers students a unique opportunity to contribute to a professional-level publication—whether you’re a writer, designer, or both. Entirely student-led, Pathfinder mirrors real industry workflows, from editorial planning and layout design to original writing and final production. Graphic Design students lead on visual direction, while writers from all majors shape the magazine’s voice with poetry, fiction, and personal essays. With scholarship opportunities available and a printed byline at the finish line, this is more than a class project—it’s a chance to build your portfolio and gain hands-on experience in publishing.
Contributing to Western’s Pathfinder Magazine is more than just a class project—it’s a real-world opportunity to develop your creative skills and walk away with a portfolio piece that makes you stand out. Whether you’re designing the layout or submitting poetry, fiction, or personal essays, Pathfinder allows you to participate in every stage of a professional publication’s development.
As a Graphic Design student, you’ll take the lead on layout design, type hierarchy, and visual storytelling—applying your skills to a professional-quality publication. You’ll collaborate with writers and editors, meet real deadlines, and refine your work through rounds of peer and faculty feedback. It’s a chance to build a polished portfolio, gain publishing experience, and prepare for careers or graduate study in design.
Writers contribute poetry, fiction, essays, and creative nonfiction that define Pathfinder’s unique voice. You’ll work closely with editors and fellow contributors, receive structured feedback, and revise your work to meet publication standards. This collaborative process helps you grow as a writer, strengthens your editing skills, and results in a published piece you can be proud of.
No matter your role, Pathfinder offers a team-driven experience that reflects the real-world publishing process. You’ll work alongside designers, writers, editors, and faculty mentors in an environment that values collaboration and creativity. Whether you’re building your first byline or finalizing a layout, you’ll walk away with tangible experience, new skills, and a professional-quality project for your portfolio.
At Western, you’ll turn your creativity into real-world experience through projects like Pathfinder Magazine. Schedule a campus visit, meet with faculty, and explore how you can get involved in bringing powerful stories to life—on the page and beyond.
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