Student Journalism You Can Actually Hold
In an era of fleeting feeds and algorithmic noise, The National Student Magazine publishes a quarterly, heirloom-quality physical print edition featuring long-form investigations, photojournalism, and student essays.
The National Student Magazine
A5 (148 × 210 mm) • Saddle Stitch (2 Staples)
Archival Print Edition (Issue 01)
Order the physical heirloom print edition delivered directly to your home or campus dorm.
Physical Print Edition (Issue 01)
Heirloom A5 Digest format magazine printed on 170–200 GSM silk text-cover with saddle-stitched spine, delivered directly to your home or campus dorm.
- Free Postal Shipping to Your Address
- Master High-Res PDF Included with Print Copy
- Full 84 Pages & Centerfold Photo Essay
- Eco-friendly 100% recycled archival stock
Why We Still Believe in Ink on Paper
Print creates a deliberate reading experience that screen-based algorithms simply cannot replicate.
Archival Permanence
Web links break and feeds scroll away. Print copies are archived in campus libraries and faculty collections for decades to come.
Intentional Reading
Without pop-up notifications, autoplaying ads, or algorithmic distractions, readers engage with deep essays in their entirety.
Campus Community
Publication Specifications
Engineered for handheld readability, tactile quality, and sustainable quarterly campus distribution.
| Component | Specification | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Finished Size | A5 — 148 × 210 mm | Handheld, portable magazine format (296 × 210 mm flat sheet). |
| Pages | 32 Pages Ideally* | 8 folded 4-page signatures for optimal quarterly digest volume. |
| Printing | Full colour, CMYK, both sides | High-definition offset lithography reproducing rich photography and crisp text. |
| Inner Paper | 90–100 GSM silk/matte art paper | Silky, low-glare art stock with excellent ink holdout and opacity. |
| Cover | 200 GSM art card | Durable, premium cardstock providing protective exterior rigidity. |
| Cover Finish | Matte/silk lamination | Scuff-resistant, velvety matte lamination eliminating glare. |
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Whether you want an individual subscription delivered directly to your home, or want free bulk copies delivered to your university student union or campus library.