The Crescent Magazine - Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity

The Crescent

The Crescent is the official publication and voice of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. The journal, released twice yearly, provides the fraternity’s membership and readers a visual documentation of the organization’s mission and international programs. The magazine showcases the accomplishments, achievements and impact of Sigma Men from around the globe. The Crescent also offer readers a historical glimpse into the Fraternity’s cherished past, while highlighting the organization’s impact on the communities they serve today.

Current Issue

Additional Issues

Fall 1931

Fall 1933

Fall 1935

Summer 1937

Fall 1938

Spring 1939

Summer 2018 (On The Yard)

Summer 2018

Fall / Winter 2018

Spring 2019 (On The Yard)

Summer 2019 (On The Yard)

Summer 2019

Fall 2019 (On The Yard)

Winter 2019

Winter 2020 (On The Yard)

Spring 2020 (On The Yard)

Fall 2020 (On The Yard)

Sigma Save Lives Digital Magazine July 2020

Crescent On The Yard- Winter 2020

Crescent Magazine Winter 2020

Crescent On The Yard – Winter 2021

Crescent On The Yard – Spring 2021

Crescent Magazine – The Cristal Years Summer 2021

Crescent On The Yard – Fall 2021

Crescent Magazine – Leadership to BELIEVE in Fall 20211

Crescent On The Yard – Spring 2022

Crescent On The Yard – Summer 2022

Crescent Magazine – Our Legacy Summer 22

Crescent On The Yard – Fall 2022

Crescent On the Yard – Spring 2023

Crescent On The Yard – Fall 2023

Crescent Magazine – Believe in the Extraordinary Fall 2023

Crescent On The Yard – Winter 2024

Crescent Article Submissions

Submission Policy:

Bios should be a maximum of 100 words, single-spaced and sent electronically. All bios should include: name, chapter, career title and contact e-mail. Please save as a .rtf or .txt file format. Include a high resolution head shot using the .jpg file format.

Articles should be between 200 and 600 words, single-spaced and sent electronically. Please save as a word.doc, .rtf or .txt file format. Photos should be saved using the .jpg file format and include a detailed caption outlining individuals depicted in the photos. Please include your name and chapter affiliation with all submissions.

Send all submissions through the form below.

Please note: With the large volume of requests we receive it is not possible to print everything. The Crescent Magazine editorial staff reviews all submissions with the International President and selections are based solely at our discretion. The Editor of The Crescent may edit articles for brevity and clarity.

If you have questions, please contact the Editor of the Crescent – Bro. Steve Ballard via email at crescent@phibetasigma1914.org or phone at 202-726-5434 EXT 207.

Crescent Article Submission Form

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number

Chapter

Chapter Location

Select A Choice

Alumni Chapter Collegiate Chapter

Program

Notes

AD Specifications

File Requirements

The color space must be CMYK or Grayscale. No RGB, LAB or embedded color profiles (such as ICC profiles). No files with PMS colors will be accepted without prior notification. Otherwise, all PMS colors MUST be converted to CMYK.

The preferred format for press is High Quality Print PDFs. Include all registration marks, crop marks, embed images. All fonts MUST be outlined and embedded (True Type fonts cannot be used for printing). PDFs must contain only 4-color process images (CMYK). Two-page spreads should be prepared as one complete file to ensure proper bleed.

RGB are the colors used by light-emitting screens:

Ex: Computer monitors, TVs, Scanners, Cameras, LEDs

CMYK are the basic ink colors that printers use to build Full Color (or Four Color).

Pantone, or the Pantone Matching System (PMS) is a set of inks that are mixed in the factory and provide a wide range of colors not always possible when mixing CMYK on the press.

Image Requirements

All images for ads and special sections should be color corrected and provided at or above our minimum requirement listed:

Mode: CMYK (convert all RGB and spot colors)
Format: .tif, .eps, or .jpg .pdf (PDF/X-1a)
Resolution: 300 dpi

Note: If files are prepared improperly and mechanical requirements are not met, The Crescent Magazine cannot guarantee the production capability or quality of the ad. All ads submitted should be suitable to print as is. The Crescent Magazine cannot be responsible for any errors in content.

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity

The Crescent

Current Issue

Additional Issues

Crescent Article Submissions

Submission Policy:

Crescent Article Submission Form

AD Specifications

Image Requirements

Become a Sigma Man

About

Programs

Sigma Membership

Connect

Leadership

News & Events

Resources

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

International Headquarters

Quick Links