Book Review: American War One Girl’s Ruin in a Country at War Madison Palmieri ’22 If asked to free associate given the phrase “American War,” chances are you would immediately think of the Civil War: a conflict that, while nearly tearing the United States apart, took place in the distant past. In American War, […]
by Mariela Flores ’23 This poem gives voice to Criseyde from Chaucer’s work, Troilus and Criseyde. There is no honor in loving you, Troilus. There is only shame that roots itself in between my bones until my movements grow stiff and my choices none. There is no beneficence in loving you, Troilus. There […]
by Marelle Hipolito ’22 It was a Thursday morning when the second grade substitute went through the roster. “Lianne?” Yes, that’s me. But that’s my first name. I go by Marelle, my middle name. That afternoon I asked my mother why. “Mama, why am I called Marelle? Everyone at school goes by their first […]
Things to do over the long weekend: Attempt to salvage my grades Take the plastic wrap off of those textbooks Catch up on shows I’ve missed Binge watch Too Hot to Handle Make arts and crafts Catch up on all of The Cowls from this semester Actually buy groceries to cook real food Finally pick […]
Dear Tiff and Earl, I slipped and fell on the ice in front of an entire civ class coming out of Ruane this morning. No one even helped me up (what happened to “Friars Hold Doors”?). How do I recover from this embarrassment? Sincerely, Professional Ice Skater Dear Professional Ice Skater, The best way out […]
Taylor Rogers ’24 Performativity’s persuasive lies pour out of your pale mouth, Claims that are far from true stretching out your already thin lips. The more you speak, the more my stomach resembles a worn-out washing machine, Churning your chilling words and soiling already clean clothes. Each second feels like days as you […]
Taylor Maguire ’24 It was April in New York. There was that weird uneasiness in the air that made your skin itch. All anyone could say was that “it is absolutely gorgeous outside,” yet the weather almost seemed too good to be true. “I don’t know, I just have a bad feeling about today,” […]
by Sarah McLaughlin ’23 The gray Nor’easter clouds block out the sun, And biting winds turn all our faces red. For one day, the snow’s white, the weekend’s fun, The mattresses are dragged outside as sleds. But frostbite stings, snow turns to gray from white; Even hot chocolate from Dunks can’t warm our […]
by Max Gilman ’25 you became my orbit my normal, now you don’t know what to say neither do i i never really knew what to tell you if i had, i wouldn’t be here these fingers have never been too good at reaching for what they need. except when the item […]
by Fiona Clarke ’23 I am having doubts about feminism. My concern is that when women rise to power, beer will lose its place in our society. One of the saddest realizations I have had in my time at Providence College is that most girls don’t like beer. I suppose I should offer a disclaimer […]