Publications

Quetzalcoatl is the Humanities research journal produced at NCSSM-Morganton. Named after the Mesoamerican god of Wisdom, Crafts and Learning, the god Quetzalcoatl is often depicted as a plumed serpent. The name also honors the local Guatemalan community in Morganton, many of whom are both culturally and linguistically Maya. The majority of the articles in Quetzalcoatl resulted from investigation and writing done in the Morganton Research in Humanities program, but it also publishes student work from the full range of Humanities classes and experiences on our campus including American Studies, SRIP and Bioethics.

A journal of interdisciplinary studies, Fifth World is the work of an editorial collective formed by students from Research in Humanities. The journal takes its name from the Hopi imagination of historical rebirth through the artful intermingling of traditional knowledges with new technologies, under conditions of enduring duress. A testimony to rigorous scholarship and a passionate concern for justice, Fifth World also attests to the emergence of a new generation of writers, artists, and scientists deeply committed to the knowledge necessary to new worlds.

Indigo Ridge is NSCSM-Morganton's art and literature journal, devoted to providing an outlet for the creativity and passion of NCSSM-MOR students. The magazine is primarily student-run, with support from faculty sponsors Dr. Maggie McDowell and Dr. Meltem Şafak. New issues are released twice a year and are distributed free of charge.

Blue Mirror is NCSSM’s art and literature journal, devoted to providing an outlet for the creativity and passion of NCSSM students. The magazine is primarily student-run, with assistance from faculty advisors John Woodmansee and Alexa Garvoille. New issues are released three times per year, and distributed free of charge.

Frontiers seeks to shine a light on all things entrepreneurial and economic that are happening at NCSSM.  From student spotlights focused on startup ventures (those taking place inside our courses/summer program and outside occuring organically) to student research in economics, the journal looks to trumpet this growing movement.  It will also dedicate space to exploring the entrepreneurial adventures of our robust alumni community.