Manuscripts is a student-run literary magazine published annually by the English Department of Butler University. We are fortunate as a student body to have a profusion of gifted writers, poets, artists, and photographers who contribute their work to the magazine, making each year's issue even better than the last. The magazine exists to celebrate and promote university writers, regardless of whether or not they have chosen to make writing their area of study.
In addition to supporting the creative work of students, Manuscripts supports the arts on campus by holding frequent open mic nights throughout the school year. These events feature readings by student poets as well as performances by Butler's many talented musicians, and offer an opportunity for students, faculty, and the surrounding community to gather in appreciation of the written word. Manuscripts also continues to strive for excellence on a statewide and national level, representing Butler at such events as the Indiana Poetry Festival and earning recognition by the Indiana Collegiate Press Association (ICPA).