Become part of the Kosmopolitan

The original tenet of the Kosmopolitan was to provide an independent platform on which people could freely express their critical thoughts, be it social, political, aesthetic or otherwise.  Subsequently, content for the Kosmopolitan in on an open-submission basis for all sections, and every received submission will be seriously considered upon a constructive editing process.

The genesis of the Kosmo is the intersection of high and low culture—a cheap Merlot and a fine Bordeaux—which makes

Illustration by Roger Sprau

Kalamazoo an ideal base of operations.   A soulful, post-industrial town, we believe intellectual investment in such a city has extreme value in understanding the intricate patchwork of American culture.

We call the Kosmo “A Journal of Relevant Culture,” placing an emphasis on not just why something happened, but why it is important that it happened… by pinpointing its context within broader culture.  Nothing is an isolated incident.

The Center for American Progress has given the Kosmopolitan a generous grant through their Campus Progress project in order to cover our operating costs, and expand our capabilities.  Politically, however, the Kosmo stands as an arena in which to discuss politics; we are the disgruntled protester sitting down in the aisle.

For reviews, please consider the timeliness of subject matter.

If you are going abroad for either a Study Abroad, Peace Corps., teaching opportunity, traveling, or any other reason, and would like to write for Study Ablog, we encourage you to do so.

If you are a videographer, photographer, or visual artist with a digitized portfolio, please submit your works to be our featured artist, and gain exposure to our readers.

If you are interested in becoming a regular contributor or blogger at the Kosmo, we encourage you to contact an editor to discuss how you would like to become involved. The Kosmopolitan also offers exciting opportunities for those looking to gain real-world experience in web design and marketing, with internships through I-94 Publications, LLC customized to your specific interests.

For all contacts and submissions, please email Thomas Gilchrist or a section editor listed on our contacts page.

Regards,

Thomas Gilchrist, Jillian McLaughlin, and Evan Lisull

Founding Editors