How to Submit a Piece to The Matthew

Pick a topic you care about!
Art, Music, Politics, World Events, Personal Reflections, Sports, Movies, Poetry, Cooking — we want to hear your voice.
Write it out.
Suggested word count: 1000–1500 words. Don’t stress about perfection — our editors will work with you to polish your piece. We’re here to help you grow as a writer.
Send your submission via email:
📧 newspaper@johncabot.edu
(Deadline: July 1st)
The editing process begins.
Editors review submissions, suggest edits, and prepare your work for publication on our website:
🌐 thematthewrome.com
We publish your piece!
Once finalized, your article will be live on our platform and shared with the JCU community and beyond.

What Can You Submit?

We currently accept submissions in the following categories:

▪ News
▪ Campus Spotlights
▪ Commentary
▪ Reviews (Books, Movies, Art, Music)
▪ Creative Voices (Prose, Poetry, Personal Essays)
▪ Travel Writing
▪ Special Edition: Climate Change

Don’t worry if you’re unsure which category your piece fits into — we’ll help place it where it belongs.

How We Edit

Every submission is reviewed by a dedicated editor who will provide constructive feedback and help refine your piece before it goes live. Our Editor-in-Chief and club supervisors give final approval before publication.

If you notice any issues or typos after your article is published, just reach out — we’ll do our best to make the necessary updates on our website.