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 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. Also in that same year, the Rising Phoenix Award was established to recognize the best visual arts and writing artists.  As of Fall 2007, Sheepshead Review launched into full color based upon the interest from the student body, the quality of works submitted and the dedicated editors and staff.  Sheepshead Review is becoming a very professional and respected journal, getting better with each issue.

Sheepshead Review is still made up of fiction, poetry, and visual art. In addition, the journal now includes creative non-fiction pieces, book reviews, and an annual contest for creative writing and visual arts. 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.

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