The Online Literary Journal of Rider University
Venture is the online undergraduate literary journal of Rider University. The journal publishes fiction, poetry, and nonfiction that represents the diverse aspects of the Rider community and the larger world.
Our 2026 submissions are open! Submit your written work for our next publication! Open to all current Rider University students, alumni and staff members. Questions? Contact us for more info.
2025 SPRING ISSUE: VENTURE HUMANITY
This edition grapples with life and who we become throughout it. Humanity is interpreted through poetry, nonfiction, fiction, and art—culture that upholds love and some suffering, pieces that remember broader and personal history, and tales of triumph.
Recent Articles
A Real Boy – Carole Cobos
Carole Cobos Carole Cobos (she/her) is a member of the Fiction team. She is an English and Sociology major with a minor in Gender and Sexuality Studies. She’s been published by…
Murmurs in the Mirror – Brielle Engelhardt
Brielle Engelhardt Brielle Engelhardt is an English major with a minor in Journalism. She is the treasurer of Venture and was the design editor for this year’s issue. She is in…
I Grew to Hate You (But I Don’t) – Brooke Foster
Brooke Foster Brooke Foster (she/her) is currently a junior English major and Social Media Strategies minor working as an Embedded Tutor for Rider’s first-year composition courses. While she enjoys sharing stories…
Continue Reading I Grew to Hate You (But I Don’t) – Brooke Foster
Blog
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No, Medieval horror and dark fantasy are not the same thing… I think?
I’m about to say something that might seem odd coming from an English major. I love horror in all its forms. I love watching…
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Movie Adaptations: the Good, the Bad, the…Looney?
We’ve all been there. A film adaptation of a favorite book, TV show, video game, or even board game is announced. The cast—decent. The…
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Why is Rider University Choosing AI Over Its Own Students?
Recently, Rider’s student life Instagram account, @riderstudentlife, posted promotional flyers and graphics that are AI-generated. The initial suspenseful posts ultimately led to the announcement…
High School Writing Contest
Lean more about the contest rules, read recent winners and more!