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Spectrum, founded in 1957, is an annual journal of art and literature published by UCSB’s College of Creative Studies.  The journal aims to publish a spectrum of voices, genres, and topics in each issue that encompass a wide range of human experiences.  Spectrum is a student-run, national publication that features the work of writers and artists from all over the world.

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Peek behind the scenes into production of the journal, meet the Humans of Spectrum, read contributor interviews, and more.

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We accept submissions via our website from July 1st to December 31st. Submitting is free. We want your weird and wonderful.

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