The Zahir is the University of York’s Literary Magazine. The word Zahir, used as the title of a Jorge Luis Borges novel, comes from the Arabic meaning that which is visible, or manifest. The magazine is published termly and distributed for free around campus.

The magazine is currently edited by:

Editor: Siobhan Hurley

Deputy Editor: Guy Wilson

Section Editors:

Holly Phillips, Literature

Sarah Dean, Politics

Joe Walsh, Music

Dan Moody, Film

To contact any of the editorial team email the zahir at: zahir@yusu.org

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