The Beginning
The first issue of Sheepshead Review (then
called Sheepshead Revue) went to print and was distributed on the
University of Wisconsin–Green Bay’s campus in 1975; just ten years after the
university opened its doors. The publication, made up of creative writing
and visual art, was printed on and off for the next 24 years, and then
dropped out of circulation in 1999.
The Revival
Four
years later, the creative community on campus started to stir, and a
dedicated group of students and faculty decided to revive the journal. After
much planning and preparation, Sheepshead Review was re-launched
with the spring 2003 issue. There has been a journal of at least 80 pages
produced each spring and fall semester since then, with no sign of letting
up. In that same year, the Rising Phoenix Award was established to recognize
the best visual arts and writing artists.
Sheepshead Today
As of fall 2007, Sheepshead Review launched into
full color to fully display the quality of works submitted. Sheepshead
Review is still made up of fiction, poetry, and visual art. The Rising
Phoenix contest is also featured each spring. In addition, the journal now
includes creative nonfiction pieces, acclaimed author interviews, and
special sections revolving around a specific theme.
People behind the Pages
The staff, which typically ranged from 20 to 30 students,
is now 40 students strong. Our goal is to produce one journal of creative
work to showcase the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay students, faculty,
staff and the Wisconsin community each semester.
For more information on our organization, please check
out “Join Us.”
Curious About the Name?
How exactly did Sheepshead Review get its name?
Sheepshead, which is a popular card game played in Wisconsin, was the
inspiration for the title. The card game originated in Germany with the name
Schafkopf, which literally means "sheepshead”.
