Elizabeth McGinn

Listomania: Best Places to Use Our Free Foldable Friars’ Chairs

By the trash behind Ray In the koi pond Lane 4 on the track The Friar Development Center (until you get caught) In Ed Cooley’s office In line for Dunkin’ Deep in your closet On the roof of Ray In Father Sicard’s backyard Sunbathing outside the Marriott  In the flame In the Suites’ elevator  In […]

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Broken Glass

By Grace O’Connor She pounds her fists against the glass desperately, As the clarity in front of her becomes increasingly distorted. She forces herself to scream, but no one can hear her, The water starts to fill up her lungs and drown out her voice. The water eliminates all sound around her, As the vibration […]

Elizabeth McGinn

The Testimonies of Daphne, on the Subject of Apollo

by Colleen Joyce ’22 My testimony discloses the truth— I rejected each of his proposals. In fact, I am certain the only words from my lips, directed towards Apollo, were dismissals—despite what has been told. Let me state that I did not want his eye. My desires were trivial to him. Eros may claim mockery […]

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At Peace With Death

by Anna Pomeroy ’23 I understand why old people are so content with death. Our bones don’t grow brittle from their long-lasting bends–– But their existence becomes the unstable foundation for  the external skin that takes the beating of life.  It’s hard, life.  I mean, we’re meant to make it–– Strong enough. But there comes […]

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Tiff and Earl

Dear Tiff & Earl, We know no one reads this section. What is the craziest advice you can give without getting caught? Sincerely, Your Only Fan Earl, are we going to stand for this insult? -Tiff Absolutely not. We’re boycotting. -Earl  

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The Best Day

by W.B. Yeats Today’s the very best day, the best day, Sweeter than sweet tea with lemonade. Even though the sky is gray, The sun will come and brighten the way!  I will take a coffee to go, the usual, Some caffeine to fill my skull, Of course they’ll remember me, I always bring exact […]

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To the Guy That Yelled at Me in Ryan

by Ryan’s Room Best Gal ’23 I drive back and forth from school to home,      the commuter life is not one I would’ve chosen. But a room, a magical room, brings me back,      opens its arms wide open. Sometimes I have to be the bearer of bad news,      and […]

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Listomania: Best Ways to Raise Your Midterm Grades

Turn your grade upside down Convert it to the metric system Give your professor a little gift *wink wink* Cram on your Wellness Wednesday Give an expository interview to Oprah about your teacher Round it up to an A Send your professor a death threat Have Daddy pay your professor off Perform a ritual to […]

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Day of the Darty

by Dot’s #1 Fan ’21 The day is September 26, 2020. Weather outside feels like day drinking. The student population has engaged in a darty dedicated to Vineyard Vines and White Claws on Weaton Street. Everything appears normal, until one student hears another cough. The events to follow were recorded by one of the few […]

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God Star: A Holy Parody to “All Star” by Smash Mouth

by Lil Wit ’21 Psalm 91 told Him the world ain’t gonna know Him They put a crown of thorns on His head. He was preaching kingdom come kind of hinting He’s the One Who was sent by the One and True Godhead. Well the Lord is loving and He don’t stop loving Born as […]

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