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The Lyre is a student-led literary journal supported by SFU's Department of World Languages and Literatures. We publish a variety of creative work, including poetry, prose, translations, and visual art.
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Lyre 17: Call for Submissions Extended!
Missed the deadline to submit to The Lyre Magazine’s 17th issue, themed “FLUX”? Submissions have now been extended to MONDAY, MAY 18TH, AT 11:59PM! Don't miss out - if you have any poetry, prose, artwork, or translation that you feel is worthy of publication, submit them now! All accepted submissions will be featured in our 17th annual print publication this fall.
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The Lyre 17: Call for Submissions under the theme "FLUX"!
Submissions to The Lyre Magazine’s 17th issue, themed “FLUX” are now officially open! Send us your brightest and most evocative poetry, prose, translations, photography and artwork by TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026.
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Lyre 16: Print Copies Available for Pick-Up!
In case you missed our launch, print copies of The Lyre 16: Passage are now available for pick-up from SFU’s Burnaby campus. The Department of World Languages and Literatures is located on the fifth floor of the AQ (Academic Quadrangle) in the corner closest to the Trottier Observatory. Prints are stored in the display case outside of AQ 5121.
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