by Garbiela Baron ’20 I am the worker ant. My job is simple: provide for my winged majesty and her offspring. My queen’s size is twice mine. Fertile, strong, and powerful; she is vital to the survival of the community. Today I journey with the troops. Together: a mighty machine. Separate: miscellaneous parts. A predator […]
by Sarah Kirchner ’21 She sits and sips her black coffee, While he sips on his caramel whip. It’s been a while since they’ve been back To the familiar coffee shop of their childhood Where they shared a first kiss, And continued after with many dates. The barista serves the couple And smiles as he […]
by Erin Venuti ’20 Woke before the sun today, No intent to see it wake. Eyes Pry Open after Some hours. Insufficient — May as well have blinked; Streetlamps still glow, Same as last night’s close. Beyond the window, Quietly, Navy Fades to pale Blue, sun stretches and exhales. A yawn breaks free, a hopeful […]
by Julia Zygiel ’19 Any time she writes in her diary she does it in a café. If it is 2 a.m. and she has the urge, she’ll trot to the Starbucks situated in the 24/7 convenience store a block from her apartment. She likes the idea of private thoughts in public spaces. When it […]
by Sam Pellman ’20 Wish yourself luck before that big exam. Pat yourself on the back when you get the score you wanted. Give yourself that pep talk you know you need. Buy yourself the coffee when you’ve had the day from hell. Compliment yourself when you look in the mirror. Think highly of yourself, […]
In Texas, astronauts can vote from space. In Alabama, you cannot wear a fake mustache that causes laughter in church. In Rhode Island, you cannot drag race horses on the highway. In some towns in Virginia, you cannot go trick or treating if you are over 12-years-old. In Arizona, it is illegal for a donkey […]
Dear Tiff and Earl, My boyfriend will only answer someone when they refer to him as Darth Kicka**. He is failing school right now and our relationship is on the rocks. What should I do? You’re my only hope, Leia Dear Leia, Wowza, that is quite a predicament you’re in with this guy. I […]
Getting my first library card When my grandmother got run over by a reindeer When I shot my brother (with a BB gun) The time I tripped up the stairs in front of my crush When I dropped my box of pizza at 2 am Getting bullied by TSA That time Stacy was a complete […]