“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.”

— Maya Angelou

Welcome to the Northwest Passage!

The Northwest Passage is Western Oregon University’s student-run art and literary magazine. We publish student, faculty, and alumni work once per term, both in print and online on this website. We also publish music submissions in a digital album during spring term. We serve as an opportunity for students attempting to build their portfolios with quality work and share their individual and important voices.

Please submit your work to northwestpassage@mail.wou.edu.

If you would like to request disability related accommodation(s) to participate in a WOU activity or event, please notify Disability Services (ODS) at 503-838-8250 or ods@wou.edu at least three (3) business days in advance. For ASL interpreting, Typewell transcribing, or captioning services please complete the online request form.