The Switch is UT Martin's student-run literature and fine arts magazine that strives to inspire a community of inclusivity and diversity by featuring a variety of artists and authors. ​ The Switch has been called many names since its inception in 1961: Prolegomenon in 1961, Vista in 1968, Windmills in 1972, BeanSwitch in 1984 and, finally, The Switch, in 2023. ​ ​ ​ ​