Category: Portfolio

A Fall From Grace

Photo courtesy of Pinterest.com Joey Aiello ’17 His brow furrowed as he stared displeasingly at the screen. “It’s not good enough,” he muttered. Neurotically, he subjected his work to round after round of editing. Friends were contacted for advice and to pledge their support. After what felt like an eternity, he pushed that fateful button […]

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Without a Muse

Photo courtesy of Pinterest.com Christie Smith ’17   Strands of hair whipped around my face as the wind picked up. I could feel the rain as it soaked through my jacket. You were walking towards me, about to say what I could only surmise, But then the distance between us closed, and there was only […]

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Listomania: Things Found on the Floor After the Spring Concert

Various Liquids A Single Tube Sock Glitter Sticky Boobs A Term Paper Friar Robes A Concertgoer Rae Sremmurd’s Friend A Glass Eye A Pair of High-Waisted Shorts A Stray Dog Alumni Pizza Crust

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Tiff & Earl

Dear Tiff and Earl, My boyfriend is cheating on me with my best friend— what do I do? On the one hand I love my boyfriend and I love my best friend, but on the other hand I want to murder them both. I am very conflicted. Sincerely, The so-called “girlfriend” -Tiffany Go with your […]

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Tiff and Earl 4/6/17

Dear Tiff and Earl, Who is Rae Sremmurd? Sincerely, I thought I was hip enough to know, but turns out I am not and am now the laughing stock of my friend group and not just my immediate friend group, but the sort of satellite groups as well.   Easy. That’s Ray Romano’s stage name. […]

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Listomania: Things You Don’t Want to Find in an Easter Egg

Razor Blades Another Easter Egg A Yolk Black Licorice Anthrax #Meng Ashes Nothing An iPod Shuffle Jehovah’s Witness Pamphlet Morning Mail Chewed-up Pen Cap Despair Broken Headphones Sodexo

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The Pungent Scent of Sweat!

By Kiley McMahon ’20  

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To My Roommates in the Dirty AQ

by Abby Czerniecki ’18 Portfolio Staff Thank you to my two Deranged, insistent, and kind-hearted roommates.   I can’t say you’ve done much, But what you have is worth a thank you.   Thank you for giving me a messy room Filled with last night’s outfit choices, make-up brushes, and unread Civ books.   The […]

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Subordinate

by Marisa Delfarno ’18 Portfolio Staff   Almost in perfect unison, they are all lined up, Postured tall and stately, regal and proud, And their trunks plumped with life. Adorned and fruitful while poised with green, While I am green — in a different fashion.   A celestial ray of light reaches out to them, […]

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Mr. B.S.

by Clara Howard ’19 Portfolio Staff Sam’s pretty sure there are times when she hates him. He is, after all, the most frustrating guy she’s ever known. Everything she says is cause for a salty comeback, and God forbid she stumbles over her words since he pounces on every mistake that she makes. But then […]

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