The Mitre

The Mitre is an annual, student-run publication that accepts all forms of written and visual creative expression from the Bishop’s and Lennoxville communities. The 133rd edition will be published in the spring of 2026.

About Reckoning and Renewal (133rd edition)

We accept literary pieces (short stories, poetry, screenplays, stage plays, songs, etc.) and visual arts (paintings, drawings, photography, sculptures, etc.). We also accept submissions in French. Please feel free to make this theme your own – we love to see creative interpretations! Here are some ideas for you to consider as you create:

• Explore what the terms reckoning and renewal mean and their relationship to each other. What are the cycles of reckoning and renewal? What tensions or conflicts exist between the words?
• In what ways are we approaching a reckoning with humanity or with nature? In what ways does nature force a reckoning onto us? How does this leave room for renewal?
• How do reckoning and renewal manifest themselves in internal and external processes?

Submissions due by December 31st.

Please email any questions to bu.mitre@gmail.com or send a DM on Instagram: @themitrebu

About the 2025-2026 Co-Editors

Jillian is a third-year English literature student from Halifax, Nova Scotia. She is fond of hiking, Kurt Vonnegut, backcountry camping, and Wes Anderson, in no particular order. Her writing is often inspired by theological imagery and concerns, and she is very excited to work with contributors on this year’s edition of The Mitre.

Saskia is in her third year studying English literature and French. Originally from Toronto, you can often find her trail running, singing at her piano (likely a folk song of some sorts) or cozying up on the porch with a book. An avid enthusiast of taking on new creative projects, Saskia is so excited to read all of the incredible submissions and embark on this meaningful project with you all.

Copies of the 131st and the 132nd edition can be purchased at Doolittle’s Co-op.

Anterior editions can be viewed at The Mitre Archives