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The Laughing Medusa: Women's Literature and Arts Journal

 Organization

Administrative history

The Laughing Medusa is a literary journal engaging the Boston College community with the artistic works of female-identifying and nonbinary artists. It was founded in 1992 by the Undergraduate Government of Boston College (UGBC) Department of Women’s Issues as a women’s literary publication. Though it went on hiatus from 1998 to 2006, the literary magazine has been active again for the past decade. Originally, The Laughing Medusa was published biannually, but today it stands as an annual literary magazine. Additionally, zines are published and typically according to a specific theme. The first edition, called the Seething Medusa, focused on feminist angst, while the 2016 version centered on reflective thought.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Boston College student activities collection

 Collection
Abstract

A collection of materials produced by and for Boston College student clubs, societies, and other activities, including correspondence, reports, meeting agendas, planning documents, awards, newsletters, photographs, publicity, and artifacts.

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research. Audio and video recordings have been digitally copied; all original media were retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.

Dates: 1868-2023

The Laughing Medusa, 2023

 File
Scope and Contents From the Collection: A collection of materials produced by and for Boston College student clubs, societies, and other activities, including correspondence, reports, meeting agendas, planning documents, awards, newsletters, photographs, publicity, and artifacts. This collection is an artificially gathered grouping of materials pertaining to student activities at Boston College that are entirely or primarily organized by students. It also includes materials distributed to students from Boston College...
Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research. Audio and video recordings have been digitally copied; all original media were retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.

Dates: 2023