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Series 1 comprises two issues of volume 1 of So to Speak, an early college magazine. Both the November and December issues contain book reviews, short stories, music reviews of swing bands, poetry, drawings, humor, gossip, sports, and play reviews. Other material includes a letter from Vernetta Decker and a dating bureau (early singles classifieds). Notably, the publication describes the pre-World War II climate of the campus. The tone is light-hearted, however the gossipy nature of the publication is criticized in feedback published in the December issue.

These two are the only issues in the Archives and Special Collections, however, the magazine continued to publish until the end of 1941. The Signal newspaper reported in the November 29, 1941 issue that the very high cost of paper prohibited publishing further.

Siren began publication in the Fall of 1995. It was published once each semester. Siren contains student and faculty produced poetry, prose, photographs, and illustrations. Each issue is approximately 30 pages long.

The Perspective was a short-lived, TCNJ student publication funded by the Center for American Progress and Campus Progress. It was edited by a few different students, but during the 2009-2010 academic year, it was edited by M.C. Tracey, who founded the publication. For the latter part of 2010, Nathan Fuller edited the publication. It was highly editorial in nature, but also reported on campus and local events, reviewed music and books, and aimed to start conversations between people with opposing views. Human rights, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and peace talks, national and state politics, LGBTQ rights, free speech, and other topics were covered.

In all, this collection contains 7 issues spanning 2009-2010.

Series 2 contains a hand-bound typed copy of the Sigma Phi Alpha Sorority poetry contest from the years 1938 and 1939. The contest rules are listed at the beginning of the book. The “best” submissions are included, with the winners printed in order of first to fourth place. This series is in one folder.

The Chimes, a student creative writing magazine originally published by the Student Cooperative Association, premiered in June 1957. As of 1960, the “The” was dropped, and the publication became Chimes.It was originally published annually, generally in May. Beginning in 1976, it was published twice a year in Fall and Spring. The Chimes/Chimes contained poetry, short stories, and essays. 1968 is missing. The author for each entry is indicated, as is the editorial staff for each issue. The Chimes/Chimes is contained in 27 folders.

A successor to Chimes in 1980, T.S.C. Poetry Review: Chimes was published until 1983. In 1984, it became Lion's Eye. Published annually, the T.S.C. Poetry Review comprised poems, drawings, photographs, and occasional short stories, primarily created by students. The preface to the 1980/81 edition indicated dissatisfaction with previous editorial policies, presumably of Chimes, and announced a new direction, reflecting the "energy of poetry." Each issue was funded by the Student Activities Fund. T.S.C. Poetry Review is contained in 3 folders.

Lion's Eye premiered in Spring 1984 as a replacement of the Poetry Review. The Editor's message in the premier edition indicated that Lion's Eye would be a "campus arts magazine." It became The Lion’s Eye in 1989. It has been published twice annually, once each semester (some years contain a Summer issue, as well), and has ranged from 42-65 pages per issue. Like its predecessors, it contains poetry, drawings, photographs, and short stories by both students and faculty. Some of the covers and interior spreads are published in color. These materials are available digitally here: https://dr.tcnj.edu/handle/2900/3670. Lion’s Eye/The Lion’s Eye fills 1.5 cartons.

The Trenton Review was first published in bound copies in 1966. Later, it became The Trenton State College Review and changed names again when the college did. It is produced through the college English Department and contains intellectual and creative works by faculty and staff.

In its premier issue, Gumption was presented as a forum for the Trenton State College staff, students, and alumni. While publishing artistic efforts such as poetry, short stories, drawings, and photographs, Gumption also produced commentary on campus events and social and cultural themes. It was produced in a glossy magazine format, one each semester. Issues ran on average 30 pages.

This student work features satirical prose, musical lyrics, poetry, art works, and games. The title spelled backward is No Name Magazine. It was reviewed mainly positively with the exception of the person meant to supervise the publication. The March 1986 issue is included.