SYMBOL: An ampersand (&) stands for the word "and."
After countless planning meetings, a Media Topics class was established in the spring of 2003 for the creation of a unique publication. Its goal was not only to serve as a reminder of the semester, much like a yearbook, but also to be a compelling read, much like a magazine. Aiming to incorporate other students in The Ampersand’s creation, the staff solicited creative contributions—giving the publication a literary magazine and coffee table book feel. The staff of five produced the first issue of The Ampersand, a 76 page black and white issue, in only four weeks.
Over the next couple years, the staff grew and the design and content evolved. With the Fall 2004 issue, The Ampersand entered a new year with the addition of color to its design. The Spring 2005 magazine won several national awards – winning 1st in cover design and 1st in contents page design by ACP/CMA. The magazine also won the coveted Gold Crown by CSPA. After seven popular issues, The Ampersand has become an integral part of Webster University’s future—and an apt record of its past.
