Mester is a journal for Spanish and Portuguese language graduate students at Spanish universities, dedicated to publishing works that reflect the highest academic standards while breaking through the limitations of recognized viewpoints and convenient categories. The magazine has established a reputation as one of the best student run journals in North America, publishing articles by renowned scholars and the best works by graduate students. The magazine publishes review articles, interviews, and book reviews in the fields of Spanish, Portuguese, Hispanic Americans, Brazilian Americans, and linguistics. It also welcomes articles in comparative literature, critical theory, and cultural studies. Submitted materials can be written in Spanish, Portuguese, or English.