The tradition of the student literary magazine at USW is nothing new! In past years, under the name DAPs, members of the society created several physical publications, providing a gateway for many into publishing that would not have existed otherwise. Due to COVID-19, the last active publication year for the society was 2019. In 2023, in an effort to revive this experience and opportunity for students, DAPS was renewed as The Flock, hoping to continue providing these opportunities for students and upcoming writers. 

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In reviving DAPS, we have taken a particular interest in bridging the gap between what it used to be and all that it could be. The largest change will be the introduction of the digital issues, which will not simply modernize the reading experience, but increase visibility for the writers we publish, integrate vital accessibility, and allow us to join the realm of many other literary mags. We have also decided to accept art and photography, and to create more cohesive themes across our issues. We value community, and plan to host affordable events for writers to celebrate their work and meet new friends in Cardiff and South Wales Valleys. 

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 We also decided to rebrand ourselves to ‘The Flock,' representing a ‘flock’ of those who love to share their passion for reading and writing, and also paying homage to the sheep which often like to explore the empty USW Treforest campus in the summers.