Hands holding a lit lighter with the words "The Lighter" photo by Dev Asangbam on Unsplash

Photo by Dev Asangbam on Unsplash

Welcome to The Lighter

The Lighter is Valparaiso University’s student-run literary arts magazine that publishes creative works by the student body. Each semester we release a new publication that is available in print and online for free. We celebrate students’ creative abilities and function to shine a light on art, poetry, photography, and many other creative avenues.

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Now hiring…

We are now hiring for the 2025-2026 school year. We are looking to fill the following positions…

For more information about the positions and applications, please click here.

Past Editions