The Tower is a student-run literary magazine at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Our 2025-2026 issue will focus on publishing the best undergraduate fiction, nonfiction, poetry, visual art, and hybrid works.
We believe that artistic expression is necessary and has the power to enlighten, challenge, and captivate. That's why we strive to provide a creative outlet for those who wish to share their work. We seek to showcase original work by undergraduate writers and artists across Minnesota Colleges and Universities.
The Tower first ran from 1952 to 1969 as a regular insert in the Minnesota Daily, and was resurrected in 2006 in its current, standalone format. The Tower is designed to provide its staff with real-world experience; staff members are given the opportunity to learn about the editing, publishing, and design world with help from Instructor Krys Belc. Alumni have gone on to careers in publishing, editing, writing, and performing.
To stay up-to-date with the magazine by following us on social media; @thetowermagazine on Instagram and Facebook.