Category: Portfolio

Valentine’s Day Friar Boys

by Mark Fairchild ’20

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Tiff and Earl

Dear Tiff and Earl, I am alone on Valentine’s Day as per usual. What should I do to treat myself on this very special holiday? Woefully, Lonely Luke   Dearest Lonely Luke, I remember my first lonely Valentine’s Day like it was yesterday. I was 15 years old and my boyfriend of 12 years had […]

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Listomania: Things You Shouldn’t Say to Your Crush

I Googled how to slow dance You smell different when you’re awake You remind me of (insert family member here) We would make cute kids together You look better than usual I love you (#thankunext) I get sweaty when I look at you Have you put on weight? I liked your pictures online better My […]

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Love Advice Haikus

Love Advice Haikus   Flowers, lovers, greed. Never had it but a dream. Smoked, woked, make believe. by Jay Willett ’20   If you are unsure with what to do. Trust yourself, And follow your heart. by Sarah Kirchner ’21   Someday near or far, I know that I will find you, somewhere close or […]

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Chuckleheadz: The Most Exciting Cartoon Yet!

by Mark Fairchild ’20

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The Third Outing

by Erin Lucey ’20 February 14, 2014 Dear Diary, Today will be my third time leaving the comfort of my cozy yet dreary, constantly bustling yet lonely hospital room since I moved in four months ago. I only really leave for very special occasions–the past two being my 25th birthday and Christmas Day. I was […]

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El Refresco De Un Cariño

by Jessica Polanco ’20 To survive a little longer, Gather all of the ingredients That bring you life. Set the stove at a low temperature, Place the smallest pot above it with A small amount of precipitation. Once it all hydrates Sprinkle the last bit of hope in your soul. Next, Invite the love of […]

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The Language of Love

by Julia Zygiel ’19 In the soft dew of morning’s twilight, when birds and beetles silently meditate for a fraction of a second, I love you. In the subtle crinkle of your not-yet-crow’s feet winking at me, and the scent of your honeyed lip balm when you knight my nose with a kiss, I love […]

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Gone For Valentine’s Day

by Sarah Kirchner ’21 It was supposed to be a better day A day of love and a feeling of happiness But then he disappeared. He left me alone for another girl. Days were spent being each other’s. Together we were strong, or at least I thought. It felt like we could do anything, Our […]

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What Does ___________ Mean?: The Roving Love Dictionary

What Does ___________ Mean?: The Roving Love Dictionary What does Love mean to you? Love is seeing past the cracks, the missing acts, and the backbreaking tax of loving someone else. You don’t fall in love, you choose to love. by Connor Zimmerman ’20   What does Eye Candy mean to you? Eye candy is […]

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