by Kate Ward ’23 As he took in the city view from the 20th floor of his apartment building, the lights flickered and dimmed. Methodically, as if there was someone going through a circuit breaker, each building went from a warm glow to a cold darkness. This wasn’t something new to Thomas. In fact, it […]
by Grace O’Connor ’22 Bubbles stand still in time, dancing through the pressure of the push on the plastic The liquid distorts the image in front as it pushes against the molded bottle The only release is the tiny white nozzle That holds the exit to freedom and confinement that lies below Dissolving is […]
by Marelle Hipolito ’22 I have heard the story, almost two decades old Where were you when it happened, who did you call? Moment of silence every year on this day Eight forty-six, bow your head and pray Gray clouds rose in the summer sky Fire and ash took away air and sight Darkness overwhelmed […]
by Sarah Kirchner ’21 There was once the promise of forever— A passionate forever of warmth. Warmth that made everything feel right, Yet nothing felt right anymore. You kept me afloat in the lakes of your eyes, Those green lakes of peace and happiness. Yet the calming lull churned as I sank deeper And deeper […]
by Sarah Heavren ’21 Some mornings we really dread Having to roll out of bed. The day is not as exciting As the covers are inviting. When the water is too cold We feel anything but bold. It’s easy to sit on the side When we lack the courage to dive. Some days the clouds […]
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 […]