Second Thoughts

With modern life moving at a pace impossible to keep up with, the world feels… off.

So, what do we reach for when the present feels impossible to hold onto?
Tracing the history of the term and its many forms, Dominika looks at why nostalgia has become so present in contemporary culture.

Read the lead-in to Issue 12 by Dominika Front here: https://bit.ly/nostalgia_issue

👾 Issue 12, Nostalgia, is out now! 👾
🔗 https://bit.ly/nostalgia_issue

More than a feeling, nostalgia is a way of looking: at the past, at the present, and at the stories we tell about both.

In this issue, our contributors examine nostalgia’s many forms and the role it plays in contemporary culture.

...Here's what we found! Let's unpack (pun intended) what the roles at our magazine entail.
We're still waiting for your applications - you've got time to join us until May 17th! 🐡

We are officially looking for members!

Are you someone who loves language, storytelling, or design? Second Thoughts,an award-winning student publication (National Student Club of 2024), is recruiting new editors and graphic designers!

No prior experience needed!
Haven't worked with texts before but you have an eye for details? No problem, hit us up!
If you’re new to Adobe InDesign, also don’t worry — we’ll teach you everything you need to know. (You’ll just need to have access to the program.)

What we’re looking for:
Editors – passionate about writing, structure, and not afraid of making bold decisions
Designers – eager to learn layout, typography, and visual storytelling, with access to Adobe InDesign
Illustrators – excited to create original artwork that complements our stories.

Why join us?
You’ll gain hands-on experience in publishing, collaborate with a creative team, and see your work come to life.

📅 Applications open until: 17th May 2026
📍 Apply by sending us an email: [email protected]

Come be part of a team that’s spelling out the difference — one story, one design, one page at a time.

A week ago, we took part in the Student Club Fair!
It was lovely getting to know you all and sharing what we do (aka nerding out about it). ❤️‍🔥

(also... we're working on our next issue, centered around nostalgia, coming to you this spring 😶‍🌫️)

Tune in to the latest episode of NeoTalk, where our supervisor, dr. hab. Mirosław Miernik, speaks about how American literature responds to the economic realities of the 21st century. An engaging listen, to be sure!

Na pewno słyszeliście o tym, że kryzys z 2008 roku był jednym z ważniejszych wydarzeń ekonomicznych w Stanach Zjednoczonych XXI wieku; ale czy wiedzieliście, że zmienił także kurs amerykańskiej powieści? W marcowym odcinku o krytyce neoliberalizmu przez współczesnych amerykańskich pisarzy i pisarki rozmawiamy z dr hab. Mirosławem Miernikiem z Instytutu Anglistyki: o tym, w jaki sposób to robią (sprawnie lub niekoniecznie), o amerykańskim śnie, czy o konsumpcji, która nam towarzyszy na co dzień i od której, wydaje się, nie mamy jak uciec. Poruszamy także temat tego, czy film, jako medium wizualne i bardziej zwięzłe od powieści, jest w stanie w interesujący sposób podjąć się krytyki kapitalizmu.
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