Sarah McLaughlin ’23 It’s far too late for me to be lying on my back with my guitar in my lap and thinking about Homer. Olive’s hanging out with some friends. She invited me, but I said no, to no surprise, and she told me to have a good night as she left with her […]
Max Gilman ’25 When presented with an idea, One is intrigued to oppose, If they have knowledge In a field so similar To that of which is being argued, Because One yearns an ear, To lean to with words That accumulate And become known as The seeking of validation. So, When presented with a […]
Taylor Rogers ’24 I left a glittering ball of green at your doorstep, Knowing the emerald hue was a color you adored. Patiently, the sphere sits outside, Waiting for your comforting touch to pull it off the empty porch. The ornament watches the world in awe, As December rips off her white jacket, Letting […]
Toni Rendon ’24 A cry from the heart Echoes through the night It soars among the stars And heads towards the light A cry from the heart Can be heard up high When a true love’s kiss Turns out to be a lie A cry from the heart Is a somber tune It […]
Mariela Flores ’23 I wish I could float inside the slits you let open like a seed in a line ready to sink and to grow. I wish I could dive into your veins and feel your hot blood crash against me. I want nothing more than to burn from the spark in the […]
Dear Tiff and Earl, My roommate and I are having a serious, friendship-breaking fight over something very important: who takes home our precious BOP fish over winter break? How should we determine who has the honor of bringing Mr. Guppy to their wonderful home? Sincerely, Certified Fish Parent Dear Certified Fish Parent, A wise old […]
Holiday Miracles That Would Make Me Cry (of Joy) Getting an A on every single final My plants coming back to life (looking at my succulents…) Getting off the waitlist for my classes My BOP fish still being alive after break Finally getting a stimulus check (to spend on Christmas shopping) Colleen coming back to […]
Taylor Rogers ’24: my family, Dunkin’ holiday lattes, and my amazing friends :) Mariela Flores ’23: the family I have known my whole life and the found family I will know for the rest of it Aidan Lerner ’22: our copy editors at The Cowl who work hard to get our pieces published each week […]
Dear Tiff and Earl, Should I break up with my boyfriend to feel the pain of Taylor Swift’s new album? I just feel like it would make listening to Red a surreal experience (and fit the vibe). Sincerely, Not Too Well (Taylor’s Version) Dear Not Too Well, If you are asking this question, you have […]
by Taylor Maguire ’24 I watch as my friend Lena packs up for her semester in France. She lines up her wool sweaters and corduroy jeans in a color-coordinated fashion upon her childhood bed. It is very quiet in her room. “I’m going to die alone,” my best friend Dewey announces, breaking the silence. He […]