If I Told You

If I Told You is a publication whose vision is grounded in reflecting the importance of connecting within the greater Gordon community through personal narrative. Each year, the publication releases a topic relating to identity. For example, we have had topics that cover race, sexuality, mental illness, and so forth. The publication is open to any current and graduated student of Gordon College to

submit their story in response to the given topic. Each story is published anonymously and within a uniquely designed booklet. The mission of the publication is to be a structured platform for student voices to share and collaborate within a safe environment on topics that are often difficult to share, by means of a literary publication in print. If I Told You accepts poetry, prose, personal narrative, song lyrics- anything that is written by the student. Every story is maintained anonymous, and chosen by a team of editors to include a wide range of stories. We believe that it's important to discuss thoughts, questions, and doubts that often leave us isolated. Therefore, we strive to be a publication that serves as a space for students to participate in conversations that are often left unheard and unspoken.