Students Launch Pulse Literary Magazine to Give Community a Publication Platform Monday, February 23, 2026
The logo for Pulse, the new student-run literary magazine open to undergraduates at Point Park University.
“The experience has been incredibly rewarding. There is something meaningful about helping create a platform that will continue to grow and evolve with the university long after we graduate.”
Students at Point Park University will have a new opportunity to have their creative work published while on campus.
Pulse, a student-led literary and visual arts magazine, has launched on campus and is offering Pioneers a chance to have their projects published. The magazine is open to submissions from all Point Park undergraduates, giving a dedicated space to showcase creative works such as poetry, prose, scripts, essays, photography and more.
“One of the biggest challenges students face is graduating with strong academic knowledge but limited professional experience,” said Divine Eyth, editor-in-chief of Pulse and a sophomore in the English program. “Pulse helps bridge that gap by giving students hands-on experience in how a publication actually runs, from editing and layout to production and promotion. At the same time, students have the opportunity to publish their own work in a formal, university-backed magazine, including section editor features that spotlight standout pieces.”
As a student-run magazine, the editorial team is taking on the challenge of sorting through submissions of various genres to create a magazine that represents the entire campus community. Similar publications have been attempted in the past, but this new version of the magazine aims to provide a platform for students to be published while retaining the rights to their creative projects.
“Many publications charge submission fees; Pulse does not,” said Charlie Hosek, associate editor and marketing lead of Pulse. “Beyond that, Point Park has a uniquely vibrant creative community, and Pulse exists to showcase that energy and talent. We want students to see their work in print, share their voices, and contribute to something lasting on campus.”
As a senior in the English program, Hosek views the magazine as something that will continue to benefit the campus community. They stressed that students should submit their work to gain experience in a process that many students will encounter in their professional careers.
“I have long been interested in starting a literary magazine, so when I learned that my peers shared the same vision, I was eager to become involved,” Hosek said. “The experience has been incredibly rewarding. There is something meaningful about helping create a platform that will continue to grow and evolve with the university long after we graduate.”
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In addition to the submission process, a student-led publication offers a wealth of real-world experiences to the campus community. A magazine is a compilation of business, art, communication and more, so it takes a full team of creatives and professionals to get those pages out to the public.
“From literature and communications to business and marketing, students who join our staff gain real-world experience working on a formal publication,” Eyth said. “Editorial, design, outreach, and operations roles translate directly into resume-ready skills, giving students a meaningful head start as they prepare for full-time careers after graduation.”
While the project is student-run, faculty at Point Park are enthusiastic to see their students take the lead on projects such as this. By showing initiative and drive, students consistently impress their professors by turning classroom lessons into impactful projects such as this.
“The Literature, Culture and Society (LCS) department is here to support our majors in this endeavor and to provide avenues for promoting Pulse to the broader campus community,” said Kirstin Hanley, Ph.D., chair of the LCS department. “We are so proud of all of their work, and we are delighted that they have created this opportunity to showcase the creativity and artistry of Point Park students.”
Pulse is accepting submissions for this year’s magazine until Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.