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A release party in April celebrated the newest edition of The Mill, BW's student-run literary and arts journal that explores and showcases talent in the student body.
Students who had pieces selected for the 2025 issue were given the opportunity to present their accomplishments to an audience. Some contributors also offered to read their stories and poems or present their photography and artwork.
Kyra Smyth, a first-year visual communication design major, was one of the many students who submitted art for The Mill. Her work, a digital art piece of a tiger, was accepted for publication.
"My piece was inspired by ancient Japanese painting," Smyth said, "and how they focus on the silhouette, so it can be a simple design but have clarity."
The BW community was encouraged to attend the event in support of fellow students and faculty who worked hard on the project. The Mill stands as an annual achievement for the university and is a chance for people to engage in a long-standing BW tradition.
On top of the writing and artistic experience, The Mill offers a great opportunity for students to get firsthand experience with professionals in production and writing.
"It's a wonderful opportunity and a professional opportunity," said Dr. Sharon Kubasak, an associate English professor, "We offer practical experience in publishing."
While students get a lot out of participating in The Mill, professors also benefit. Dr. Michael Garriga, chair in the English and creative writing department, attests that the journal has become "one of the cornerstones of the writing program" and stands as a long-lasting testament of achievement that has survived through all these years.
This is an edited version of a story that originally appeared in The Exponent, BW's student newspaper, and used here with the permission of the newspaper and the author, Ryann Martino, staff writer for The Exponent. Photo permission was granted by Maya Penvose and The Exponent.
Legacy Spanning 70 Continuous YearsAccording to The Mill website, the annual publication is a collection of select works of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, drama, photography and artwork that showcases outstanding student talent and expression.
Submissions are reviewed anonymously by a selection committee. The committee, which is comprised of students who were chosen from a pool of qualified applicants, carefully reviews and discusses each submission. Works that are featured in the student-run literary and arts journal are selected based on artistic merit and technical execution.
The earliest edition of The Mill, according to BW archives, dates back to 1948 (see photo). Since then, the journal has been in continuous publication for 70 years.
