The Brown & White

The Lehigh Review, the university's undergraduate research journal for the College of Arts and Sciences, is looking for quality papers for this year's publication.

The research journal is composed of full-length, feature essays and original artwork.

"Basically, we highlight Lehigh undergraduates' best academic research by giving them a platform to showcase their work," said Lisa Cocchia, '10, the Review's editor-in-chief.

The journal was founded by Norman Girardot, professor of religion, in 1993.

According to Catherine Burton, graduate faculty advisor for the Lehigh Review, Girardot "has remained involved in the preservation of its academic spirit and intent throughout the 17 years of its existence."

The Lehigh Review staff is composed of 12 undergraduate students. Their job is to choose the essays to be published, edit them, create the layout of the journal and publicize it.

Burton said she hopes many students will find interest in the journal because it represents the best of the arts and sciences.

"This is a publication that the Lehigh community should take pride in, as it collects and showcases excellent work in a variety of different disciplines," Burton said. "It is a way for students to make their work available to those outside of their individual departments - a rare opportunity."

The journal presents Lehigh undergraduates with the opportunity to build an intellectual community beyond academia.

"Also, a huge part of the Review is the original artwork submitted by Lehigh undergrads," Cocchia said. "We accept any art from graphic design to painting, drawing, sculpture, photos and photography."

Any undergraduate students may submit their work. Papers are chosen based on demonstration of substantial research, original thought, strength in argument and writing skills.