SE Campus Will Release New Compass Issue
The literary journal returns to production in Fort Worth after an eight-year hiatus on October 27, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Higher Education
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The SE Campus literary journal Compass is scheduled to release a new issue on October 27, 2026. This publication marks the first edition since 2018, ending an eight-year production break for the student and faculty creative outlet.
Why it matters
The reboot honors the original 2010 journal while incorporating new voices from the student body. Faculty mentors Yolanda Wright and Martin Molina spearheaded the project to establish guidelines for future student management of the work.
Founded in 2010, the journal features student and faculty poetry, art, photography, and short stories. Contributions include work from student poets Debriana McLemore and Chiememalam Uchechi.
The players
Yolanda Wright
She is a faculty member who co-led the journal reboot project and intends to transition management responsibilities to students.
Martin Molina
He is a faculty mentor who collaborated on the project to revive the publication at the college.
Debriana McLemore
She is a student poet contributing to the new issue who has been writing for 16 years.
Chiememalam Uchechi
She is a student poet featured in the upcoming issue who has been writing for four years.
The details
Faculty members managed the planning, design, and submission processes for this return. The effort serves as a bridge to allow students to eventually take over the full management of the journal operations.
Timeline
The Compass literary journal was founded in 2010.
The final annual edition before the hiatus occurred in 2018.
The new issue of Compass will be released on October 27, 2026.
Culture Shift
This revival reflects a broader trend in higher education of institutionalizing student-led creative projects. The shift moves from faculty-driven production toward a sustainable model of student-managed media.
Students and faculty at SE Campus can expect new opportunities to showcase their creative works through the journal. This relaunch provides a fresh platform for local artists to gain recognition within the TCC community.
The takeaway
The successful revival of a student publication requires structured faculty mentorship to ensure long-term viability. Students interested in creative writing should monitor campus communication for future submission guidelines.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Collegian.
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