cru·ci·ble -- /kroosəb(ə)l/
noun
           1. a ceramic or metal container in which metals or other substances may be                           melted or subjected to very high temperatures.
           2. a place or occasion of severe test or trial.
           3. a place or situation in which different elements interact to produce                                       something new.

(from American Heritage Dictionary, 5th ed.)

The Crucible borrows its name from UNC’s first student magazine, which served what was then the Colorado State Normal School from 1892 to 1920. As we know it, The Crucible has been UNC’s student literary and arts magazine since the 1960s. The United Student Literary Voices (USLV) selects student work to publish in a bi-annual magazine featuring poetry, prose, creative non-fiction, photography, and traditional and digital art. The club is made up of students of a variety of majors and backgrounds; anyone is encouraged to get involved.

The Crucible publishes twice a year; an unthemed edition at the end of the fall semester, and a themed edition at the end of the spring semester. The theme is announced when submissions are opened. On average, The Crucible receives approximately 100 submissions of student writing and artwork per publication.

Latest Issue

The latest issue is available free of charge at the English office in Ross Hall 1284. In addition, we now have e-book issues available on our website.

Submit Your Work

All UNC students, as well as undergraduates from any two or four year institution, are invited to submit their work. Please visit the Crucible's website for submission information. 

Meetings

Meetings are held on Mondays at 5 p.m. in Ross 1268. Meetings may be cancelled due to weather, university closure, or lack of material to review. For up-to-date information, join our mailing list here. New members are always welcome.

Faculty Advisor

Lisa Zimmerman