Black Rock and Sage

While Idaho State University 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 ISU’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 ISU 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 ISU 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 blackrockandsage.org 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.