Yes, It Will Be Safe! by Jack Belanger ’21 Sports Co-Editor After colleges across the country canceled the end of their winter and spring sports due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many senior athletes missed out on what would have been their final season of collegiate competitive sports. Basketball players who were on their way to […]
by Marelle Hipolito ’22 I knock on the door, tap tap tap, And it is opened to a glitter aura embrace. OHMYGODHI, and I am passed into a swarm of bodies. Excuse me, sorry there, as I navigate to the cool drift unfolding in from the window. My head is low as my knees pull […]
by Lil Wit ’21 One of the most noticeable things about coming back to campus this semester is the spaced-out people and the ubiquitous masks. The administration has been working very hard to make sure that everyone is staying safe and following protocols. Even Friar Dom has a special mask. However, there are some […]
by Kate Ward ’23 “Can you keep a secret?” he asked, looking over the edge of his coffee mug. I was surprised at the sudden question; we had been sitting in silence for an uncomfortable half hour while this coffee date dragged on. Slowly, I looked up and dipped my chin in an anxious nod. […]
Dear Tiff and Earl, I was planning on finally getting out into the dating game when the pandemic hit. How am I supposed to find a date when we must wear masks and stay six feet apart? Sincerely, Corona Crushed Dear CC, If anyone has ever taught you anything about dating, you should know […]
“Hope you’ve all been staying healthy!” “Does anyone have the answer?” Silence. “Unprecedented times.” “So I’m gonna share my screen…now.” “Can everyone see it?” To the muted class. “We CaN’t HeAr YoU yOu’Re On MuTe.” “Do you like my virtual background?” “Do my audio/visuals look alright to you?” “Alright, I’m going to separate you all […]
by Mariela Flores ’23 I took myself apart today. I started with my head Twisting and turning, unscrewing it from the base of my neck. A weight was lifted off my shoulders and I was lighter than I had ever been. I held myself in my hands and began to count. Two eyes, two eyebrows, […]
Ibram Kendi Unturns the Ugly Stones of Racist Ideas in America by Sara Conway ’21 A&E Co-Editor “To the lives they said don’t matter.” With these seven words serving as the dedication, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi opens Stamped From the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America in remembrance and defiance. This fragment […]
by Patrick Fuller ’21 A&E Co-Editor After the unexpected death of Chadwick Boseman on August 28, 2020 at the age of 43, many celebrities testified to his unparalleled contributions to film. Jada Pinkett Smith tweeted, “Rest in Love Chadwick.” Jordan Peele, Academy Award winner and cinema revolutionary in his own right, captured the sorrow of […]
folklore Proves Taylor Swift’s Range and Depth by Madison Palmieri ’22 A&E Staff For Taylor Swift fans, these uncertain times have brought an unexpected gift: the singer’s eighth studio album, folklore, which was announced on July 23 and then released at midnight on July 24. Swift explained the concept behind the album on Instagram: “It […]