Michelle Blomberg

The Traveler

Experiential learning

GCC’s award-winning student literary and arts magazine, made end to end by students and advised through Volumes 44 to 58.

The Traveler literary and arts magazine

What it is

The Traveler is Glendale Community College’s student literary and arts magazine, a real annual publication of student writing, art, and photography, produced entirely by students.

Who it’s for

The campus community and the students who make it. It is a genuine publication with a real audience, and back issues are preserved in the Arizona state library’s digital archive.

The goal

Give students authentic, end-to-end publishing experience: soliciting and editing work, designing and setting type, and shipping a finished, printed piece for their portfolio.

How it works

It is student-run from submission to press, guided by faculty advising; Michelle has advised Volumes 44 through 58. The magazine is a multiple Pinnacle Award winner from the College Media Association, national recognition for excellence in student publications.