Publications

Keystone:

The Keystone is the PAJCL newsletter, distributed four times a year. Chapters receive points when they submit the proper number of articles for each edition.

It is **mandatory ** for all UDJCL members to submit **at least one** article, poem, drawing, or puzzle to the Keystone during the year. Keystone submissions may relate to history, mythology, the Latin language, or current happenings in Latin club.

A sign-off sheet for submissions will be posted four times this year to ensure that important events are covered. (More details later) If you need help thinking of ideas that aren't listed, contact Michael, a Magistra, or any other officer for suggestions.


 * Tips for having a higher chance of being published: **

1) Avoid writing TOO much: Although length is usually a really good thing, it is difficult and unlikely for the state editor to choose long writings. Avoid "blocks of text" and try to keep articles under 3/4 of a page long, or have segments that can be easily cut out without affecting the flow of the rest of the article. Good journalism tends to feature many shorter paragraphs, rather than several long ones.

2) Try to give your piece an original or creative flare: For example, instead of making a regular maze, shape it in the form of a famous Greek/Roman landmark. Instead of a word search with a "normal" list of words to find, give descriptions of the words, and have the reader figure the word out. Be creative and challenge the reader!

3) Have fun: Don't do it just because its mandatory-- get the most out of the experience of creating your own puzzle or narrative.

Submissions must be sent to your editor, Michael Deng, at michaeld308@gmail.com  by the specified dates:

**Spring: March 11** **Convention: May 27**
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Fall: October 10 **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Winter: January 7 **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">The Keystone is a great opportunity to share what we have been doing in Latin club with the rest of the PAJCL and earn points for convention!

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14px;">Past Keystone newsletters can be found under the "Keystone"tab at []