Providence College presented Bertolt Brecht’s adaptation of The Antigone of Sophocles for their fall play. The powerful blend of ancient themes and modern interpretations in Antigone captivated the audience and compelled them to critically reflect on society. Despite this play being written in 441 BCE, Brecht took several liberties while adapting the ancient storyline. He […]
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Girls in dresses color my tattoos with Crayola markers, Fine-tuning linework with determination, Shifting the edgy needle remnants into a coloring book permanently etched onto my body. Grubby hands drag me forward, Forcing my knees to hit the dirt as they admire ants who march diligently, Unaware of their impact on the giants looming above, […]
Dear Tiff and Earl, I have been struggling to make friends and want to go to Late Night Madness but I don’t want to go alone. I really like One Republic, so should I bite the bullet and go by myself? Best, One Republic’s Biggest Fan Dear One Republic Superfan, Concerts by yourself can be […]
The city lights melt onto the concrete— dripping from sluggish raindrops, descending from the hazy midnight sky Four rushing tires smear the fluorescent light across the surface of her favorite city street, blending the three mediums together until one is indistinguishable from another In a slow and steady rhythm, her suede heels click against the […]
“The loss of these tastes [for poetry and music] is a loss of happiness, and may possibly be injurious to the intellect, and more probably to the moral character, by enfeebling the emotional part of our nature” A boy in my class recently passed away. We sat next to each other in English class last […]
Content Warning: This piece discusses assault and physical violence. If this is a topic you are uncomfortable with, please avoid reading. She had this intense presence about her. Like one day, she might just pin you against a wall, knife to your throat, just to hear you beg her for mercy. Elaine had always had […]
Tiff + Earl: As we hit week four of classes, I find myself debating whether to go all-out and wear cute outfits to my 8:30 or to show up in the pj’s that I wore to bed the night before. What’s the “dress code” for an 8:30 at PC? I think I’m running out of […]
Twigs crack beneath my feet as I shuffle down the slope. The afternoon sunlight makes the leaves glisten above my head. Songbirds chirp and squirrels chitter. The scent of crisp, fresh air fills my nostrils as a cool, spring breeze descends across the woods. Up ahead, old Bowman babbles and burbles. It’s been years since […]