The Wake Magazine

09/05/2024

Mi Gente has created something special at UMN, a community that every person I spoke to described as family. Their Primavera celebration, hosted at the WAM, honored members of the Latino student body with awards, art, food, and dance. For upcoming events check out

[covered by Caroline Ray]

30/04/2024

Thank you everyone who has supported us this year and thank you to all the amazing artists that braved the cold for Wake it Till You Make It

08/12/2022

Check out our Issue 5 playlist that’s just in time for the colder weather! Click the link in our bio to find our Spotify.

29/11/2022

Issue 5 is now out! Pick up a physical copy across campus or click the link in our bio to give it a read!

22/11/2022

In honor of Issue 5, we put together a playlist of our favorite 2022 releases. Click the link in our bio to give it a listen!

21/11/2022

Fan of Taylor swift or not, reception for her newest release “Midnights” reminds us of how societally ingrained it is to scrutinize young girls and women for their interests. Check out Issue 4 for a more in depth piece on this topic surrounding the new album! You can click the link in our bio or find physical copies across campus.

If you weren’t able to get your hand on Issues 1-3, they are available online as well for you to read!

09/11/2022

In need of some more good music to get you through this cold weather? Click the link in our bio to give a listen to our Issue 3 playlist!

07/11/2022

If you have an interest in writing or art and want a chance to be published in our next issue, come to our fifth pitch meeting! You can join us tonight in Folwell 18 at 6:30PM or on Zoom at z.umn.edu/WakePitch

24/10/2022

Want to be featured in Issue 4? Come join us at our fourth pitch meeting of the semester tomorrow night! All artists and writers of any experience level are welcome! Find us in Folwell 18 at 6:30PM

23/10/2022

We reached out to you all to send us your best spooky creative submissions and you delivered 🎃 Here is some of the incredible art and photography we received that is featured in Issue 2!

18/10/2022

in need of some new music as the cold weather approaches? check out the wake’s fall favorites for issues 1 and 2! click the link in our bio to give it a listen ☕️🍂

10/10/2022

If you’re interested in having your art or writing shared in our next issue, join us tonight in Folwell 18 at 6:30PM for our third pitch meeting! All U of M students are welcome regardless of experience level!

03/10/2022

Calling all artists! Want to be featured in our next issue? Send us your best spooky creative work (art or photography) by THIS Wednesday, October 5th at Midnight! All submissions can be sent to [email protected]

27/09/2022

The Wake invites you (staff past and present, students, faculty and fans) to join us for a very special night.
In honor of The Wake’s 20th anniversary, we will be celebrating at the Weisman Art Museum on Saturday October 8th! Doors will open at 6PM and we will provide food and drinks, a cash bar (beer and wine), music from Radio K DJs, a panel with former staff members, merch, and past issues on display!
Buy your tickets now through the link in our bio!

26/09/2022

Have an interest in sharing your art or writing? Join us tonight in Folwell 18 at 6:30PM for our second pitch meeting!

12/09/2022

The Wake has missed you all, but don’t worry, tonight is our first pitch meeting of the semester!
If you’re interested in sharing your writing or art to get published in our first issue, join us in Folwell Hall 18 at 6:30pm!

08/05/2022

We’re still thinking about aWake After Dark and wishing we could be jamming out again instead of studying for finals. Thank you all again for coming and rocking out with these amazing bands! Already excited for next year. Huge shoutout to

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02/05/2022

Beauty is a unique aspect developed in different cultures. Here is a commentary on how I like to beautify myself.

A commentary on spring selfcare and inner beauty By: Chandra Baviera Behind every face is some kind of routine to maintain beauty. Take different regions of the world, from Africa and Asia to North and South America. There are as many ideas of beauty as there are cultures in the world. The art of

01/05/2022

A former insomniac’s basic guide to falling asleep

Tips and Tricks for Falling Asleep Quickly and Soundly By: Nina Afremov I’ve never met a person who didn’t enjoy sleeping. The warm joy of sleeping is what makes getting up from your bed in the morning so torturous and what makes the trek home through the icy sidewalks of Marcy-Holmes worth it a...

01/05/2022

Wallows’ 80s inspired sophomore release is overproduced and underachieves

Wallows’ 80s inspired sophomore release is overproduced and underachieves By: Abby Vela

30/04/2022

CEOs used to be seen as cool. Now, not so much.

CEOs used to be seen as cool. Now, not so much. By: Peter Nomeland

30/04/2022

The best smacktor’s recent memoir is mainly a mixed bag

The best smacktor’s recent memoir is mainly a mixed bag By: Matthew Zeichert Who would have thought that Will Smith’s memoir would be more popular today than it was during its release six months ago? With the recent Will Smith vs Chris Rock controversy, now seems like a good time to review “Wi...

29/04/2022

Honeybutter is a Minneapolis-based band that blends jazz, funk, and folk. The band is composed of Andreas Fenner on vocals and keys, Zak Khan on production and guitar, and Clara Wicklund on vocals and bass. Keep reading to learn what inspires their writing, who their dream collaboration would be with, and more.

By: Avery Wageman

29/04/2022

A robbery, three characters, one house

A robbery, three characters, one house By: Avery Wageman

28/04/2022

tobi lou’s “Non-Perishable” is a personality-driven album with a ton going on, for better or for worse

A record with a lot to love, sometimes even too much By: Griffin Jacobs

28/04/2022

Less is more

Less is more By: Nikhil Kumaran Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Jensen McRae delivers us her alternative/indie-folk debut album “Are you Happy Now?”  The album is sweet and intimate. Structurally, McRae’s songs aren’t complicated, which juxtaposes beautifully with her deep, meani

28/04/2022

Honeybutter is a Minneapolis-based band that has successfully managed to blend the sounds of jazz, funk, and folk.
Click the link in our bio to check out the Q&A to learn more about their creative process and inspiration behind their music!

27/04/2022

Minneapolis is now lonely without you.

Minneapolis is now lonely without you. By: Shannon Brault

27/04/2022

“Styles manages to steadily raise his own bar for the standards of his music in the funkiest way possible” Gracie Kibort

“Styles manages to steadily raise his own bar for the standards of his music in the funkiest way possible” By: Gracie Kibort

26/04/2022

The Knighted Legend, Elton John, Dazzles the Twin Cities

The Knighted Legend, Elton John, Dazzles the Twin Cities By: Sanjali Roy