{"id":230,"date":"2020-02-05T15:22:15","date_gmt":"2020-02-05T20:22:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/core\/?page_id=230"},"modified":"2026-05-13T11:23:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T15:23:28","slug":"journal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/core\/community\/journal\/","title":{"rendered":"The Journal of the Core Curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/core\/files\/2026\/05\/Core_Journal_2026_Cover-image.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"366\" height=\"231\" class=\"wp-image-5721  alignright\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/core\/files\/2026\/05\/Core_Journal_2026_Cover-image.png 1256w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/core\/files\/2026\/05\/Core_Journal_2026_Cover-image-636x401.png 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/core\/files\/2026\/05\/Core_Journal_2026_Cover-image-1024x646.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/core\/files\/2026\/05\/Core_Journal_2026_Cover-image-768x484.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/core\/files\/2026\/05\/Core_Journal_2026_Cover-image-800x504.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" \/><em><strong>The Journal of the Core Curriculum<\/strong><\/em> was founded in 1992 as a student-led anthology of exemplary writing by the students and faculty of the Core.\u00a0 Beginning with the 2021 issue, edited by Vanessa Hanger, the editors expanded their call for submissions to students and alumni with any CAS affiliation. <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Pictured on the right is the cover from the 2025 issue, No. 34<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>The Journal is produced by student editors in the CAS Core Curriculum, primarily those enrolled in HUB CC192: Collegiate Publishing Workshop. Our mission is to expand our engagement with great works, great questions, and great ideas, empowered by our study of the liberal arts, and to share these conversations with communities beyond the classroom.<\/p>\n<p>The Journal is published annually and is available at no cost to members of the CAS community and interested members of the public as supplies allow. To inquire about the availability of print copies, <a href=\"mailto:corejournal@gmail.com\">contact the staff<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">How to submit to Volume XXXVI<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Authors, artists, and multimodal creators are invited to submit academic and creative work for consideration for the next issue of The Journal. The editors are especially interested in showcasing work which addresses the topics of equity and sustainability and which reflects a diversity of contributors and of thought and expression. Submissions and proposals are welcome from all members of the extended CAS community of faculty, staff, alumni and current students. Submit your work or queries by <a href=\"mailto:corejournal@gmail.com\">email<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Current Issue<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/core\/files\/2026\/05\/2026-CoreJournal-Digital.pdf\"><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Volume XXXV, published in 2026<\/span><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/core\/files\/2026\/02\/CJ_2025_layout_FULL_81.6.pdf\"><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Back Issues<\/h3>\n<p>Click on the links below to open a PDF in a new window:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/core\/community\/journal\/issue-31\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/core\/files\/2024\/10\/CJ-final_compressed.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/core\/files\/2026\/02\/CJ_2025_layout_FULL_81.6.pdf\"><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Volume XXXIV, published in 2025<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/core\/files\/2024\/10\/CJ-final_compressed.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/core\/files\/2024\/10\/CJ-final_compressed.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volume XXXIII, published in 2024<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/core\/files\/2023\/08\/journal23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volume XXXII, published in 2023<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/core\/community\/journal\/issue-31\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volume XXXI, published in 2022<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/core\/community\/journal\/issue-30\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volume XXX, published in 2021<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span>Volume XXIX, unfinished in 2020 due to Covid-19<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bu.edu\/core\/files\/2020\/10\/journal19.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volume XXVIII, published in 2019<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bu.edu\/core\/files\/2020\/10\/journal18.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volume XXVII, published in 2018<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bu.edu\/core\/files\/2020\/10\/journal17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volume XXVI, published in 2017<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bu.edu\/core\/files\/2020\/10\/journal16.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volume XXV, published in 2016<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bu.edu\/core\/files\/2020\/10\/journal15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volume XXIV, published in 2015<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bu.edu\/core\/files\/2020\/10\/journal14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volume XXIII, published in 2014<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bu.edu\/core\/files\/2020\/10\/journal13.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volume XXII, published in 2013<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bu.edu\/core\/files\/2020\/10\/journal12.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volume XXI, published in 2012<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bu.edu\/core\/files\/2020\/10\/journal11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volume XX, published in 2011<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bu.edu\/core\/files\/2020\/10\/journal10.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volume XIX, published in 2010<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bu.edu\/core\/files\/2020\/10\/journal09.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volume XVIII, published in 2009<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bu.edu\/core\/files\/2020\/10\/journal08.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volume XVII, published in 2008<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bu.edu\/core\/files\/2020\/10\/journal07.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volume XVI, published in 2007<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bu.edu\/core\/files\/2020\/10\/journal06.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volume XV, published in 2006<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bu.edu\/core\/files\/2020\/10\/journal05.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volume XIV, published in 2005<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bu.edu\/core\/files\/2020\/10\/journal04.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volume XIII, published in 2004<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bu.edu\/core\/files\/2020\/10\/journal03.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volume XII, published in 2003<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bu.edu\/core\/files\/2020\/10\/journal02.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volume XI, published in 2002<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bu.edu\/core\/files\/2020\/10\/journal01.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volume X, published in 2001<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bu.edu\/core\/files\/2020\/10\/journal00.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volume IX, published in 2000<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bu.edu\/core\/files\/2020\/10\/journal99.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volume VIII, published in 1999<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bu.edu\/core\/files\/2020\/10\/journal98.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volume VII, published in 1998<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bu.edu\/core\/files\/2020\/10\/journal97.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volume VI, published in 1997<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bu.edu\/core\/files\/2020\/10\/journal96.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volume V, published in 1996<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bu.edu\/core\/files\/2020\/10\/journal95.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volume IV, published in 1995<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bu.edu\/core\/files\/2020\/10\/journal94.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volume III, published in 1994<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bu.edu\/core\/files\/2020\/10\/journal93.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volume II, published in 1993<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bu.edu\/core\/files\/2020\/10\/journal92.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volume I, published in 1992<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Journal of the Core Curriculum was founded in 1992 as a student-led anthology of exemplary writing by the students and faculty of the Core.\u00a0 Beginning with the 2021 issue, edited by Vanessa Hanger, the editors expanded their call for submissions to students and alumni with any CAS affiliation. 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