Mission Statement
The Vehicle is Eastern Illinois University’s biannual student-run arts publication. Since 1959, The Vehicle has showcased an array of Panther voices from all walks of life. As we value diversity and equality, we do not tolerate hateful subject matter such as racist, misogynistic, ableist, homophobic, or xenophobic content. We also believe in the diversity of expression, so we currently accept fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, drama, and art.
We are accepting submissions from current and former EIU students, staff, and faculty.
Fiction Guidelines
We accept fiction of all kinds and genres. Submit one story not exceeding 5,000 words in total. Please consider trigger warnings if your work contains highly upsetting material (i.e. depictions of sexual assault, suicide, etc.)
Creative Nonfiction Guidelines
We accept creative nonfiction of all kinds and genres, with the exception of academic essays or term papers. Submit one essay not more than 5,000 words in total. Please consider trigger warnings if your work contains highly upsetting material (i.e. depictions of sexual assault, suicide, etc.)
Poetry Guidelines
We accept poems in any style. You may submit up to five poems as separate submissions in Submittable. No more than three pages per poem. Please consider trigger warnings if your work contains highly upsetting material (i.e. depictions of sexual assault, suicide, etc.)
Drama Guidelines
Submit one short play no more than 15 pages in length. Please format according to Standard American formatting guidelines.
Art Guidelines
We accept of all types of art, such as painting, drawing, digital art, photography, sculpture, sequential art, etc. Please refrain from sending in pieces that have sexual/graphic content (i.e. gore). Send in JPEG format, minimum 800-1000 px on shortest side. No more than four pieces per person in separate submissions, please.